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msfiddlestix

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28. yes, I agree. Quite possibly it's something party leadership could mitigate in advance.

Reply to bottomofthehill (Reply #8)

Sun Nov 13, 2022, 08:44 AM

Nov 2022

But that is presumming too much and inserting fantasy.

So the reality of both of their inclinations (let's just call it) is rather predictable for the most part. My worries are both jumping ship.

We badly need reliable Senators in play, so we have to flip up coming races in 2024 I believe is the next opportunity.

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yes, I agree. Quite possibly it's something party leadership could mitigate in advance. msfiddlestix Nov 2022 #28

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Only if he plans to retire in 2024 Fiendish Thingy Nov 2022 #17

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Sigh. Yes. brush Nov 2022 #15

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