Why Hillary should run for Senate Majority Leader?

[kentuck]

Because the President of the United States must have the Majority Leader on his side to get his judges nominated and to get his agenda passed. She would hold a lot of power as Majority Leader and Obama would have to respect her power. Since Harry Reid has not been a very effective Senate Leader, I think Hillary could win that historic post if she decides that she cannot win the Presidency. So Obama should be very careful and not make too many enemies within the Hillary camp. He may need them tomorrow...

[eleny]

1. Hasn't Dodd earned that - especially in recent months?

[gateley]

3. Yes. Without a doubt. nt

[BuyingThyme]

Hands down.

[Muttocracy]

2. How many terms do most Senate majority leaders have under their belt?

Wondering how her 1.5 terms would compare to the typical majority leader? (not saying longer is necessarily better, just curious)

[book_worm]

11. believe it or not LBJ became senate leader in his first term in the Senate

and was one of the most effective in history.

[Muttocracy]

12. interesting! had he held office in state legislature before? nt

[jgraz]

4. Key word there: LEADER

Hillary just doesn't have it. Dodd, Biden, Feingold and many more have put in the work to merit consideration for that position. Hillary hasn't.

[HeraldSquare212]

5. We need someone who can stand up to Reps as the majority leader.

[gateley]

6. Does one RUN for that position?

Are they chosen for a "term" -- and if so, how long is that term?

And, again if so, most important - when is Reid's term up?

[book_worm]

7. Nope, Chris Dodd would be a much better choice and probably more effective choice.

[CK_John]

8. The next Congress will elect its' leaders jan 2010. n/t

[Thrill]

9. Dodd or Durbin

[VolcanoJen]

10. Naw. Hillary for SCOTUS.

I hate her in the Senate Majority Leader position, target on her back.

I'd like to see her on the Supreme Court, honestly. She's young enough that her influence could last for decades.

[eleny]

14. Oh my god!

I can even see her in my mind's eye. That ought to be seriously considered should she not get this nom. And it would be one heck of a victory everyone could get behind.

A lifetime appointment. One that even her father would have had to applaud without hesitation.

[ekwhite]

15. That is a great idea!

She is smart enough and tough enough to make a great Supreme Court Justice! :applause: Even better - can you imagine seeing Mitch McConnell's head explode when she is appointed? :nuke: :evilgrin:

[Muttocracy]

17. I would really like to see her there

I don't like what happens to her in political races. Her intelligence, hard work, analytical thinking, etc. would make her a gem on the Supreme Court and she's young enough she could hold a seat for decades.

[housewolf]

13. I'd love to see her as Senate Majority Leader

It would be a histoic appointment - FIRST WOMAN LEADER of the Senate.

She works well with Republicans. She could make a terrific contribution to our nation by helping to move legislation for a new progressive agenda.

Harry Reid was a good Minority Leader but hasn't been too efective a Majority Leader. It's time for him to resign that post.

[MessiahRp]

16. Dodd or Feingold please...

No Hillary, no more Centrists period.

Rp