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Whom to Appoint?
Several readers have suggested that Sarah Palin appoint herself to Ted Stevens's Senate seat in the event of a vacancy. A great idea -- if you hate her and want her career to end, that is. Ken Rudin, writing in the Washington Post, demonstrated that the countryside is littered with the bodies ...
Alaska Senate Race Update; No Palin Can't Appoint Herself
uspolitics.about.com — Incumbent Sen. Ted Stevens (R-AK) retains a narrow lead over Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich (D) as Stevens... tries to retain his seat in the wake of a felon conviction. But... (more) Alaska Senate Race Update; No Palin Can't Appoint Herself
IL-Sen: Whom Might Blagojevich Appoint? (Round 2)
swingstateproject.com — Back in August of 2007, when primary season was heating up, we asked you guys to look... deep into the future, ponder a potential Obama presidency, and think about whom Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich might appoint to replace his state's junior senator.  ... (more) IL-Sen: Whom Might Blagojevich Appoint? (Round 2)
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News — ... fears. FROM THE BLOGS: [image] Open Memo to Conservative Elites – Matt Lewis, Townhall [image] Fight – Peter Kirsanow, The Corner [image] The Senate – Kevin Drum, Mother Jones [image] What’s the Matter With Alaska? – Matthew Yglesias [image] Emanuel as COS – Steve Benen, Political Animal [image] Rahm – J. Garthwaite, Townhall [image] That Was Then - paradox, The Left Coaster [image] Whom to Appoint? - David Freddoso, The Corner [image] A Young Man's ...

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