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  Who is the most powerful Senator? (search mode)
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Harry Reid (D-NV)		  
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Dick Durbin (D-IL)		  
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Robert C. Byrd (D-WV)		  
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Carl Levin (D-MI)		  
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Pat Leahy (D-VT)		  
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Mitch McConnell (R-KY)		  
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Jon Kyl (R-AZ)		  
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Thad Cochran (R-MS)		  
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Arlen Specter (R-PA)		  
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John McCain (R-AZ)		  
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Kaine for Senate '18
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« on: February 17, 2008, 04:18:05 PM »
I would go with Byrd.  As Chairman of Appropriations, he controls where all the money goes, as the people of West Virginia know quite well.
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Kaine for Senate '18
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« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2008, 09:14:57 AM »
Quote from: CultureKing on February 17, 2008, 09:28:03 PM
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 17, 2008, 04:18:05 PM
I would go with Byrd.  As Chairman of Appropriations, he controls where all the money goes, as the people of West Virginia know quite well.

Isn't his position in de facto control by Murray right now? I remember reading that while he technically has not lost control of the seat they had basically given control over to her because of Bryd's age and health.

No; I don't even know which Murray you're talking about.
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Kaine for Senate '18
benconstine
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« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2008, 02:59:34 PM »
Quote from: Keystone Phil on February 18, 2008, 02:55:43 PM
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 18, 2008, 09:14:57 AM
Quote from: CultureKing on February 17, 2008, 09:28:03 PM
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 17, 2008, 04:18:05 PM
I would go with Byrd.  As Chairman of Appropriations, he controls where all the money goes, as the people of West Virginia know quite well.

Isn't his position in de facto control by Murray right now? I remember reading that while he technically has not lost control of the seat they had basically given control over to her because of Bryd's age and health.

No; I don't even know which Murray you're talking about.

My hunch is that he's probably talking about the only Murray in the Senate.

Right, right...In that case, the answer is no.  If anyone would take over from Byrd, it would be Daniel Inouye, since he is second in seniority.  Murray is fairly low on the list; she probably won't become Chairman for another 10-15 years.
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Kaine for Senate '18
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« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2008, 03:02:55 PM »
Quote from: Mr. Fresh on February 18, 2008, 02:59:55 PM
The only Republican really deserving of the list is Senator McConnell.

I voted Senator Reid.

I disagree.  Cochran, Specter, and McCain are the ranking members of the Senate's three most powerful committees, they do have some influence.
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Kaine for Senate '18
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« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2008, 03:15:01 PM »
Quote from: Mr. Fresh on February 18, 2008, 03:05:03 PM
Quote from: Lt. Governor Warner for Senate '08 on February 18, 2008, 03:02:55 PM
Quote from: Mr. Fresh on February 18, 2008, 02:59:55 PM
The only Republican really deserving of the list is Senator McConnell.

I voted Senator Reid.

I disagree.  Cochran, Specter, and McCain are the ranking members of the Senate's three most powerful committees, they do have some influence.

Emphasis in bold.  Senators Cochran, Specter, or McCain do not have nearly as much power in the Senate as say Senator Reid.

Very true, but you said they don't deserve to be included.
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Kaine for Senate '18
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« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2008, 06:29:13 PM »
Quote from: WalterMitty on February 18, 2008, 06:28:05 PM
how can everyone overlook kennedy?  (he is the correct answer)

Damn, I can't believe I forgot him.  Crap.
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