Anyway, since both sides have been more than happy to speculate as to what might happen if Johnson can no longer serve, I've compiled a list of possible replacements (all of whom are from the great state of South Dakota).
- Tom Brokaw. The obvious choice. No, the greatest choice.
- Tom Daschle. Has experience, but as an angry commenter points out, he did indeed lose his reelection. But losing a close election is better than never having been elected statewide, right? Right.
- Mike Rounds. The Unconfirmed Dick had left open the option of running against Johnson in '08. He could pull the ultimate in dickishness: appoint himself. In fact, if he did, I'd support it. That would be such a "fuck-you" to decency that I'd have to respect it.
- John Thune. He's already in the Senate, but I don't see why he can't have TWO votes.
- Stephanie Herseth. She's really hot. I know it sounds sexist, but I think she's hot enough to be in the Senate. I have no idea how she votes either, and I don't care.
- George McGovern. Solid choice. Hates wars, hearts peace, etc.
- Bill Janklow. Not in jail anymore, ready for a comeback. It was manslaughter--not murder. I'd support this one.
- Bob Barker. Retiring from "The Price is Right." Loves animals, seems to be a populist. Could be an independent.
- Cheryl Ladd. Combines the best of Herseth and Barker. Hot (well, was hot), and I'm assuming would be an independent. Maybe she'd caucus with Joementum.
- My Cousin. Please see his MySpace profile. Qualified, but he's a darkhorse at best.
- I'm a convicted felon, so I can't serve. I've also never voted.
- I'm a pretty successful blogger. I'm people-powered, wouldn't want to become a corporate tool.
- Yeah, and I live in North Dakota. I know, I know, but I just thought I'd get that out there now...but, I do believe in reuniting the Dakotas. C'mon, the Civil War was 150 years ago--let's get back together.
2 comments:
you don't answer hypotheticals? you're a dishonest coward. what you're really saying is that you'd apply a different set of rules were the parties reversed. that's why you won't answer a simple question. but here's a non-hypothetical: do you endorse all of the dem appointments of dems to fill gop seats (mentioned in a previous comment)? you obviously read your comments, so answer the questions and stop prevaricating.
Tom Brokaw is a former South Dakotan. I think he now calls Montana home.
More importantly, Sen. Tim Johnson won't be leaving office anytime soon.
South Dakotans of both parties are sincere in their desire to see Sen. Johnson get better, represent his state, and serve out his term. 2008 is an eternity from now.
Anything else is not on our state's radar.
Todd Epp
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