2006-12-18 01:40:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
First and foremost the seat!
2006-12-18 01:56:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, ask the question this way: If the Senate was 52-48, how big would the Tim Johnson story be? It would be MAYBE a 1:00 package on the news when the story breaks, a :30 after his surgery, and a :10 reader for status updates. Certainly much more time is presented, because it is a much bigger story. Sen. Johnson's illness has severe political ramifications not only for the citizens of S.D., but the entire country. All of the democrats' proposed changes and reforms will likely not take place; judicial nominiation review will be vastly different; senate oversight of the president will be vastly different.
Sure, we all care very much about Sen. Johnson's health, but the _news story_ is about the majority. You can't blame the media for reporting on it.
2006-12-18 09:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's pretty heartless to be only concerned with the majority. I have seen both conservatives and liberals who seem to be only concerned with that, though. We absolutely wouldn't be hearing so much about it if there wasn't the chance to change the majority, though.
2006-12-18 09:46:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Both. Probably more concerned about the majority, however.
2006-12-18 09:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by braennvin2 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Ahh no, were not as cut throat as republicans are and seriously dude, what is up with your infatuation over this man? Am I going to get another violation for this post?
2006-12-18 09:49:56 · answer #5 · answered by Third Uncle 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋