For my money I'm giving Collins and Murkowski a pass next election...

[bagelsforbreakfast]

And McCain too. (though I think he's a filberty-gibert from the Keating 5)

[still_one]

1. As much as I appreciate their vote, the fact is we need Democrats to win as many seats

as possible, and that means replacing them with Democrats is still what we need to do, or at least try to do

[RandySF]

2. No

Every Republican seat keeps McConnell in control.

[BannonsLiver]

3. McCain would be 86

I don't think his prospects to run for re-election look particularly good ATM.

As for the others, it's nice they can do the right thing but in the end, they're GOP so if there's opportunity they must be crushed.

Unless they want to switch parties in which case I have no doubt they would be most welcome.

[lapfog_1]

5. McCain will be lucky to be alive

by next election cycle.

The survival rate for his type of cancer, even with the best care and early detection, is not good.

[BannonsLiver]

6. Precisely.

[Lotusflower70]

4. Hmmm

Well McCain's health might be a factor next term. Hope not but he is going through a lot.

[bagelsforbreakfast]

7. yes, sure crush the Republicans but....

Those that exhibit independent thinking deserve our independent thinking instead of knee-jerk response. Let's build a REPUBLIC. Get rid of Trump and the Freedom Caucus and the Jeff Sessions an Zinkes...

[bagelsforbreakfast]

8. McCain probably know he's a gonner...

but while he's acitve he wants to play a significant role.

And he did.

SO lets hope he continues in that frame of mind.

[Alice11111]

9. Yes, they are good. Strong independent women.

...but if we don't get enough Dems, MM and the Repubs stay in power. Supreme Court! Federal Judges!
Citizens United. Healthcare.

[sunonmars]

10. Collins should announce she's going independent at least

[nkpolitics1212]

11. Any chance Sean Parnell or Joe Miller challenges Murkowski in 2022?

[demmiblue]

12. I'm not (though I do appreciate their votes on the healthcare bill). n/t