Reply #26: Oppose her in primaries, but not in general election

[Dr Ron]

While I'm sure its too late to mount a meaningful challenge to her nomination, if you want to oppose her nomination now or when she runs again, that's fine.

When November comes, vote for her not necessarily because she is your top choice, but because of control of the Senate. Stabenow will have a more liberal record than anyone the Republicans would run, but more importantly Stabenow will vote for the Democrats to control the Senate. It might be close enough after this year's elections, or the 2008 elections, that her vote decides whether Democrats or Republicans control. That determines committee chair and whether Democrats have a chance of actually passing any legislation or meaningfully holding the Repubicans accountable.