Obi-Wan Pinobi
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The final question of whether the Democrats will hold 60 seats is still undecided.
According to cnn.com, it's 56-40 Democrats with 4 to be declared -- Alaska, Minnesota, Oregon, and Georgia, all with GOP incumbents.
Considering his recent conviction, even if he is re-elected, Stevens of AK may not be seated or may resign. Either way, the GOP may hold it for the time being, with Palin appointing a replacement until a special election. The incumbents in MN and OR may have to be decided by recounts unless any remaining votes make it unnecessary. Chambliss in GA may hold onto his seat, or if his challenger gains enough to bring Chambliss under 50%, then there will be a runoff (quirky little GA law that worked to the GOP advantage in 1992).
And then of course, Lieberman could end up aligning with the GOP to keep the filibuster an option.
Gotta love it.
According to cnn.com, it's 56-40 Democrats with 4 to be declared -- Alaska, Minnesota, Oregon, and Georgia, all with GOP incumbents.
Considering his recent conviction, even if he is re-elected, Stevens of AK may not be seated or may resign. Either way, the GOP may hold it for the time being, with Palin appointing a replacement until a special election. The incumbents in MN and OR may have to be decided by recounts unless any remaining votes make it unnecessary. Chambliss in GA may hold onto his seat, or if his challenger gains enough to bring Chambliss under 50%, then there will be a runoff (quirky little GA law that worked to the GOP advantage in 1992).
And then of course, Lieberman could end up aligning with the GOP to keep the filibuster an option.
Gotta love it.
