June 14, 2005
More on our two senators
By Jim Dallas
SurveyUSA has polls. Hutchison is among the nation's most popular senators with a 64-26 percent approval spread; Cornyn's approval remains in the abyss, at 40-36. That's actually a lower raw approval rating than Rick Santorum in Pennsylvania (although Sticky Rick's 45-44 spread is technically worse).
Could Cornyn be vulnerable to a strong challenge in 2008? Redistricted Congresspersons, I'm looking at YOU.
Posted by Jim Dallas at June 14, 2005 02:39 PM
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No, if you'll notice most of the freshmen senators are at the bottom. Obama and Salazar seem to be the exceptions, and they've been voting woth the Republicans alot, much to the dismay of many Democrats. Salazar has voted for Cloture a lot after the compromise.
6-0 for confirmation since the compromise. 44% of Democratic Senators vote for confirmation. Three close votes and three laughers. Great compromise, nice up or down votes. I'm really enjoying my lemonade.
If I remember correctly, one of Salazar's campaign themes was that he would not support judicial fillabusters -- so, that would explain his votes.
Not to be snooty or anything, but if you think Cornyn would be vulnerable to a strong challenge in 2008, especially from a redistricted member of Congress, you shouldn't be writing for a political blog. Seriously, there's wishful thinking, then there's pure delusion.
