Snowe, Collins, Specter?

[tekisui]

These three moderate republicans come from states with Democratic Governors. Obama's cabinet will inevitably have some Repubbies on it. Is there a position that would be acceptable for one of these three, leading to removal from the Senate and another Democratic pick-up?

[WinkyDink]

1. No.

[PCIntern]

2. See my post on Specter

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x7876688

[tekisui]

4. That's interesting.

Specter has managed to survive a lot of suffering.

[cali]

3. nope. not gonna happen in a million years.

[tekisui]

5. We know he'll have some repubbies,

but, we have a strong Senate to work with anyway.

[onenote]

6. why do you think any of them would take a position in the cabinet?

Collins was just reelected. Snowe has four years left on her term. And specter has a ton of seniority.

Also, has anyone checked the relevant state laws to see whether the governor is required to fill a senate vacancy with someone from the same party as the incumbent senator? That is the case in a number of states.

[tekisui]

7. All good points.

Just throwing it out there. Some states replace with a special election, too.

[cyclezealot]

8. We now have made friends with Powell, Eisenhower, & Leach.

The Repukes can have their coockoos with Zell Miller and Lieberman... An Eisenhower is golden... Will they go back to their dark recesses , where they will not be welcome by their cavemen piers.. ?.. As Michael Moore said of Powell, a little redemption is always in order... Powell would be our top plum in a GOP Cabinet pick.. And his cleansed soul might help us to formulate a sane Middle East Policy.

[cyclezealot]

9. ps .- Iowas's GOPer Jim Leach is already serving Obama

in Obama's transition team..

[dajoki]

10. I live in PA...

and have been wondering about something for Specter and getting another Dem Senator.

[unhappycamper]

11. In a word, 'No.' n/t

[Honeycombe8]

12. I like Snowe & Collins a LOT. But they wouldn't accept & leave their senate positions vulnerable.

Specter, too. Although Specter's health is also an issue.

[nomaco-10]

13. I wouldn't bet the farm on any combination of the three.....

they're pubs, period.

[FLAprogressive]

14. They'll be our counters to Bayh, Lieberman, and Ben Nelson in the senate.......n/t

[11 Bravo]

15. Specter would be perfect as Secretary of Magic Bullets.

[MaineDem]

16. So-called moderates. They aren't actual moderates

Collins and Snowe vote with the GOP over 80% of the time. They have made it appear like they are moderate.

They are both unlikely to take a position with Obama if one is offered. Snowe has already said that.

[bridgit]

17. On a good day *maybe* Snowe, Collins doubtful, Specter never!