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.