These Are the Warmongering, Corporation-Loving Republicans Taking Over the Senate

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The Republican Who Claims Global Warming Is Good For Us Leading The Environment Committee

The New Republic's Rebecca Leber notes that Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) is next in line to lead the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee – the chief committee that deals with the environment and climate issues.

The Man Behind “Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran” Will Helm The Armed Services Committee

Senator John McCain (R-AZ) will chair the Armed Services Committee, giving him wide leeway over both the defense budget and related foreign policy issues. McCain made a name for himself as an unrepenant war hawk, backing the Iraq war and famously singing “Bomb Bomb Bomb Iran” to the tune of a Beach Boys song during the 2008 race.

The Tea Partier Who's Head Of Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs

The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee tackles a wide range of issues, including a number not directly related to security, such as general oversight of spending. The man slated to be its chair is Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), who rode in on a tea party wave in 2010.

The Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee Chair Who Wants To Cut Them All

Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) is expected to be the head of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee (HELP). Alexander has been an avowed advocate for cuts in all four of these areas, joining the GOP in its repeated attempts to kill Obamacare.

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1. The American people will get a good look at them

Sometimes you just have to endure the pain to get better. Over the next 2 years we should see a clear contrast of governing philosophies. Republicans time and again are they're own worst enemies.

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2. Try to keep 2 words in mind: filibuster and veto.

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3. I hope this country survives their term

You can bet it ain't gonna be pretty.