Half-assed Representation

Today I called Washington to request that Senators Blanche Lincoln and Mark Pryor support the filibuster reform action Senator Reid is bringing forth this week. It will try to make the filibuster more transparent and allow the Senate to over-ride it with a majority vote rather than the 60 now needed. (That is as I understand it, there seems to be some question as to the details).

The Washington operator informed me that Blanche had vacated the premises and was no longer available. I called Bozeman's office and the person answered with "Senator-elect Bozeman's office". Now if there is a 'vote' for filibuster reform, Bozeman can't vote , he's not sworn in, Lincoln won't vote, she's gone. That leaves Arkansas with 1 (one) Senator representing us until the newly elected officials are sworn in.

Thanks, Blanche, you did everything to help us that you could, you won't be missed by me.