Naked speculation: who would like to be Chairman of Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs?

[depakid]

And what would they bring in exchange for that plum position?

Also up for grabs: Chairman of the AirLand Subcommittee

[SteppingRazor]

1. Seniority-wise, if Joe were to be kicked to the curb, I believe the gig would go to Carl Levin. n/t

[depakid]

2. Why would he give up the judiciary?

That's a fine gig that he's well suited for and seems to enjoy.

[SteppingRazor]

3. Good point. Next in seniority would be Akaka, but he chairs veteran's affairs...

and then comes Tom Carper. I don't think he chairs a major committee? (please correct me if I'm wrong.)

[depakid]

4. Carper chairs the Subcommittee on Clean Air and Nuclear Safety

He's an interesting person in line for seniority there. What would he be willing to trade (or cede) votes for in furtherance of the President's legislative agenda?

[SteppingRazor]

5. I believe Carper's already on board with the opt-out PO proposed by Reid.

But, of course, there's other legislative battles to consider.

[bornskeptic]

6. Levin is chair of Armed Services. Leahy is chair of Judiciary