This is not so much a question as a commentary. South Dakota Democratic US Senator Tim Johnson is in critical condition after undergoing emergency Brain Surgery. I AM A CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN!! afer this past Nov. elections the Democrats took control of the Senate 51 to 49, If Sen. Johnson dies or is unable to resume his duties, the Republican Governor of SD would appoint a replacement US Senator giving us a 50/50 Senate with VP Cheney, as President of the Senate, breaking the tie thereby handing control of the Senate back to the Republicans. THIS IS NOT THE WAY I WANT TO SEE CONTROL HANDED BACK TO US REPUBLICANS!! PLEASE PRAY FOR SEN. JOHNSON TO RECOVER AND PRAY FOR HIS FAMILY.The people have spoken, we got our *** handed to us, I would hope that the Republican Governor of SD, would if god forbid, the need arise to replace Sen. Johnson follow the will of the people of SD and appoint a Democrat. I really want to see an official rise above Party Loyalty just once.. AND SHOW SOME BALLS!
2006-12-14 02:03:04 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
HOLY SH IT IM A DIE HARD DEMOCRAT ,AND I HAVE ALWAYS THOUGT OF REPUBLICANS AS HEARTLESS PEOPLE WHO BACKED BIG BUISSINESS AND TRAMPLED LITTLE PEOPLE ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ BUT THIS REALLY TOUCHED ME !!!!!! I AM SERIOUS AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND PRAY FOR SEN. JOHNSON AND HOPE THAT HE DOES RECOVER EVEN IF IT MEANS HE FEELS HE HAS TO STEP DOWN AND A REPUBLICAN IS APPOINTED MAYBE THIS WHOLE IRAQ THING WILL END AND IN 2008 WE WILL GET A FRESH START WHETHER IT BE A REPUBLICAN OR A DEMOCRAT
2006-12-16 15:51:28 · answer #1 · answered by STOP CORRUPTION NOW 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not consider myself a member of any political party. However, I agree with your statement. This isn't the way things are supposed to be.
Now that I think about it, there may be some foul play involved. It maybe true that Senator Johnson has a condition, but don't you think there's some kind of conspiracy going on, such as fixing it so that the Republicans do get control of the Senate once again? Of course, that's just me thinking. Just when I thought the US government is for the people, by the people.....
2006-12-14 02:44:17 · answer #2 · answered by C-MONEY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will not make any difference because of one simple reason .Many republican senators up for reelection in 2008 are more concerned about their own political future than to follow the Agenda of this administration.The Party is over.
2006-12-14 02:41:57 · answer #3 · answered by Dr.O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a conservative Republican.
Yes, we should pray for Senator Johnson. Hopefully he will make a quick and complete recovery.
Yes, I'd prefer we EARN power via the voters, not from a Senator's stroke.
However, can't the Governor choose whoever he wishes?
2006-12-14 02:07:35 · answer #4 · answered by C = JD 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you were a conservative, I doubt you would pray for the recovery of a man who supports the legal murder of preborn children. I would not pray for Tim Johnson any more than I would have prayed for a Nazi during the Holocaust.
2006-12-15 12:50:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am a republican and completely agree with you 100%
2006-12-14 02:11:52 · answer #6 · answered by osunumberonefan 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋