Which Republican Senator Do You Most Want to See Defeated?

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Many incumbent Republican Senators are in very close re-election campaigns. Please take the poll to register which of these horrible public servants you most want to lose.

Of course the nice thing about Coleman losing would be that Al Franken would win. Liddy Dole and Saxby Chambliss are terrible people.  Ted Stevens is a joke already whether he wins or loses. Some of the other Republicans on the list are not quite as offensive.  After all is said and done, I want Elizabeth Dole to lose most.  Please answer the poll.
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Poll

Which Republican do you most want to lose?
Elizabeth Dole (NC) 20%
Norm Coleman (MN) 39%
Ted Stevens (AK) 18%
John Sununu (NH) 1%
Saxby Chambliss (GA) 17%
Roger Wicker (MS) 1%
Gordon Smith (OR) 2%

Votes: 82
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Which Republican Senator Do You Most Want to See Defeated? | 23 comments (23 topical, 0 hidden)
Which Democratic Replacement Is Best? (5.00 / 3)

While the question may be interpreted as "who is the most destructive Republican senator", another factor to consider is "which Democratic replacement will be most effective".

Hillary Clinton has been a terrible disappointment.  Her lack of leadership in challenging the current administration despite her initially strong influence in the party leaves a vacuum.  Feingold and Dodd have helped to fill the void.  But Al Franken will bring with him such a strong following from across the country that he will automatically have the backing to lead where others have failed.  In addition, I'm convinced that he will actually use that power, and we know that he is a true progressive who will use his power for the good of his country.

Coleman has got to go in order to make room for a good citizen.

by EveningStarNM on 10/08/2008 06:39:28 PM EST

Agreed (none / 0)
I wanted Franken to win badly enough that I donated to his campaign.

by bfaul on 10/08/2008 07:26:55 PM EST

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my thinking too (none / 0)

by hazmat on 10/08/2008 07:57:06 PM EST

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My choice (none / 0)
When his election comes up, Arlen Spectre.  He needs to be removed, and I have voted against him since I could vote, over 20 years ago.

by Relvig on 10/10/2008 01:29:48 PM EST

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Senator's about to go fishin' (none / 0)
Though I live in NC and won't shed a tear to see Dole gone,  will jump up and down to see that sleazy *&^%$$#% Stevens go  down in the flames of his own greed and avarice.

by whitsittphoto on 10/08/2008 06:07:53 PM EST

Sununu (none / 0)
Father, son; the Funny Name dynasty ends here.

by ashbul on 10/08/2008 06:16:08 PM EST

Coleman (none / 0)

Just to get Franken into the Senate.

Also, I don't mind keeping Senators like Stevens and Dole around, because they'll be a continued drag on the Republican brand -- while Coleman flies under the radar enough to not be as much of an embarrassment. 

by plooger on 10/08/2008 07:33:24 PM EST

Tough choice.That's a real rogue's gallery (none / 0)

But I have to pick Coleman who, along with Smith, are dangerous because they feign moderation while they're just hiding their wingnuttery.

 

by dclawyer06 on 10/08/2008 07:52:54 PM EST

Here's how the race in MN seems to be going. (none / 0)

Colman lies, Franken proves he is lying, Coleman lies again...

Apparently he never read any of Franken's books, he has no problem showing people as the liars they are.

Palin in 2012? Bitch, please! No, really, please run in 2012, bitch. ;)

by richardshort2001 on 10/09/2008 10:48:54 AM EST

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Uh DUH! McCain! (none / 0)
:)

by elimenez on 10/08/2008 08:16:38 PM EST

But to get him out of the Senate... (none / 0)
...we would have to elect him President.

Hopefully, we can keep him from doing too much damage while he serves out his last Senate term in obscurity.


by EveningStarNM on 10/08/2008 10:48:01 PM EST

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Chambliss must go. (none / 0)

I'm surprised that I'm one of the few who chose Chambliss. I can't wait to get a seat in the deep south, to avenge Max Cleeland for the lies against him in 2002, and to demonstrate just how strong the democratic is these days.

 

-Pittsburgher

by Pittsburgher on 10/09/2008 12:13:46 AM EST

Agreed (none / 0)

I hesitated at Coleman's name, but really my feelings there are more about how much I want Franken to win more that how much I want Coleman to lose.

It's different with Chambliss.  He is an ugly, hateful, disgusting. pathetic excuse for a human being.  He deserves to get everything taken from him for what he did to Clelland.  Nobody should be rewarded for such horrible behavior.  The fact that it even worked in the first place made me lose faith in human-kind, at a time when examples of that were prevelant. 

by jawill11 on 10/31/2008 08:30:03 PM EST

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I agree (none / 0)

This man is one of the lowest forms of Right Wing Nasty Political Hacks! Besides the treatment he gave to a fine man who gave so much already for this country, but the damage he has wrought on our fine state is embarrassing. I am glad that on election day, I will be one of those who help vote him out of office! My big fear is that in my area, which is very rural, people have a tenancy to vote against their own best interest and vote based on things that should not even be par tof our political debate. I refer to topics like Gay marriage, abortion, and other social issues that hit straight at the "bible belt" mind set.

If they were true republicans these issues would not even be brought up. The original conservative movement was for less government involvment, yet today it has changed to less involvment in business and more in personal matters. They fight against regulating banks, but want to regulate who marries who or what a woman can do with her own body. Explain to me how a gay couple getting married has any effect on me. How does that weaken our country? Yet those who would get the most benifit from the economic policies of the democrats will vote against them because of this. It reminds me of lemmings. Even though they see the lemming in front of them walk straight off the cliff, they continue to follow them right over the edge. Frustrating at best.

by Mystic24 on 11/01/2008 11:42:38 PM EST

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Franken is pulling ahead (none / 0)
Al seems to have some momentum these past few days. Let's hope he can widen the gap. Check out Real Clear Politics they give Obama 277 electoral votes now.

by no way on 10/09/2008 01:15:19 PM EST

If I were being completely logical... (none / 0)

...then I'd come up with a formula that defines the danger each of those Senators represent, integrating their voting record, public statements, and propensity to be influenced by lobbyists.



But I said screw logic, and I picked Liddy Dole cuz I hate that tw*t.





Please don't hate me.



by eallgaier on 10/09/2008 07:47:10 PM EST

Good choice, Eric (none / 0)
I think you might get your wish

by ProfRich on 10/09/2008 11:55:50 PM EST

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Bad Hair (none / 0)

And what's up with that hair-do? That's right up there with the Trump varmint-rug.

She's going down, never fear.

by Verified1 on 11/02/2008 12:25:51 PM EST

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new Godless ad (none / 0)
Now that the godless ad showed us what a horrible person Dole is, does anybody want to change his or her vote?  I don't. I hated Dole a few weeks ago, and I still hate her now.

David

by yturks on 10/31/2008 07:31:09 PM EST

Mitch McConnell (none / 0)
a true turd bucket

by gatekeeper50 on 11/01/2008 01:09:58 PM EST

John McCain (none / 0)

by Chinese Democracy on 11/01/2008 01:47:55 PM EST

You shouldn't ask such baited questions..... (none / 0)
....it is like shooting ducks in a barrel or giving candy to a baby......

I would seriously consider cutting off a finger if it would get that repugnant Saxby Chambliss out of office.  Rep Jack Kingston(R) GA-01 is another scoundrel who needs to see his way out.

Jack if you are reading this buddy....If it takes me 100 years I am going to be there to shake your hand the day you finally lose.

by sfinneganus on 11/01/2008 03:37:48 PM EST

Gordon Smith is another..... (none / 0)
.....Mr. I am divorced from reality because I buy million dollars golf clubs......

by sfinneganus on 11/01/2008 03:39:57 PM EST

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