Comments on: R.I.P.: Craig Thomas, R-WY http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy Putting the blogosphere under a magnifying glass Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:04:26 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Democrats See Political Opportunity In Senator Thomas’s Death at Conservative Times--Republican GOP news source. http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy/comment-page-1#comment-70371 Democrats See Political Opportunity In Senator Thomas’s Death at Conservative Times--Republican GOP news source. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 18:13:01 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy#comment-70371 <p>[...] Democrats should get over any sick fantasies they have that the seat will go to a Democrat, as BlogPI notes, even though the Governor of Wyoming is a Democrat, the seat will be temporarily filled by a Republican. [...]</p> [...] Democrats should get over any sick fantasies they have that the seat will go to a Democrat, as BlogPI notes, even though the Governor of Wyoming is a Democrat, the seat will be temporarily filled by a Republican. [...]

]]> By: Democrats See Political Opporunity In Senator Thomas’s Death at Conservative Times--Republican GOP news source. http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy/comment-page-1#comment-70338 Democrats See Political Opporunity In Senator Thomas’s Death at Conservative Times--Republican GOP news source. Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:51:22 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy#comment-70338 <p>[...] Democrats should get over any sick fantasies they have that the seat will go to a Democrat, as BlogPI notes, even though the Governor of Wyoming is a Democrat, the seat will be temporarily filled by a Republican. [...]</p> [...] Democrats should get over any sick fantasies they have that the seat will go to a Democrat, as BlogPI notes, even though the Governor of Wyoming is a Democrat, the seat will be temporarily filled by a Republican. [...]

]]> By: GOP Bloggers http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy/comment-page-1#comment-70337 GOP Bloggers Wed, 06 Jun 2007 14:49:24 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy#comment-70337 <p><strong>Democrats See Political Opporunity In Senator Thomas's Death...</strong></p> <p>Of all the sick things... While I'm sure liberal robot followers of the Democratic Party will accuse Republicans of seeing political opportunity for the GOP following the apparent stroke of Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) last year, it was actually the......</p> Democrats See Political Opporunity In Senator Thomas’s Death…

Of all the sick things… While I’m sure liberal robot followers of the Democratic Party will accuse Republicans of seeing political opportunity for the GOP following the apparent stroke of Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) last year, it was actually the……

]]> By: Kent http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy/comment-page-1#comment-70160 Kent Tue, 05 Jun 2007 21:27:07 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy#comment-70160 <p>I'd like to extend my condolences to Senator Thomas' family as well. I hope his passing was peaceful, and I am certain that he will be missed.</p> <p>As a Wyoming resident I have sent in my fair share of letters to my senators. I always received a reply and I always felt that my issues were taken seriously.</p> <p>As for Lynne Cheney, no thanks. I would hate to see a political dynasty set up in Wyoming.</p> I’d like to extend my condolences to Senator Thomas’ family as well. I hope his passing was peaceful, and I am certain that he will be missed.

As a Wyoming resident I have sent in my fair share of letters to my senators. I always received a reply and I always felt that my issues were taken seriously.

As for Lynne Cheney, no thanks. I would hate to see a political dynasty set up in Wyoming.

]]> By: Not Paul Begala http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy/comment-page-1#comment-70082 Not Paul Begala Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:46:08 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy#comment-70082 <p>Whoever is selected will have to run for reelection in 2008.</p> Whoever is selected will have to run for reelection in 2008.

]]> By: Ace of Spades HQ http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy/comment-page-1#comment-70081 Ace of Spades HQ Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:36:17 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy#comment-70081 <p><strong>Sen. Craig Thomas Dies of Leukemia...</strong></p> <p>By statute, an Republican must be appointed to replace him. On the other hand, the statute doesn't require he be replaced by a strong conservative, or one likely to win the seat in an upcoming election.......</p> Sen. Craig Thomas Dies of Leukemia…

By statute, an Republican must be appointed to replace him. On the other hand, the statute doesn’t require he be replaced by a strong conservative, or one likely to win the seat in an upcoming election…….

]]> By: KC buffalo http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy/comment-page-1#comment-70068 KC buffalo Tue, 05 Jun 2007 15:15:48 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy#comment-70068 <p>Senator Thomas will be sorely missed. Having many years in WY and MT Lynne Cheney is a perfect fit KC buffalo</p> Senator Thomas will be sorely missed. Having many years in WY and MT Lynne Cheney is a perfect fit
KC buffalo

]]> By: tieki rae http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy/comment-page-1#comment-70060 tieki rae Tue, 05 Jun 2007 14:50:38 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy#comment-70060 <p>zood, I believe that the replacement will serve until the general elections of 2008. At that point, Wyoming will elect a successor to serve until the end of Sen. Thomas' term in 2012. The elected successor will take office immediately following the election rather than waiting until 2009 to begin.</p> zood, I believe that the replacement will serve until the general elections of 2008. At that point, Wyoming will elect a successor to serve until the end of Sen. Thomas’ term in 2012. The elected successor will take office immediately following the election rather than waiting until 2009 to begin.

]]> By: Common Sense Political Thought » Archives » RIP, Senator Craig Thomas http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy/comment-page-1#comment-70039 Common Sense Political Thought » Archives » RIP, Senator Craig Thomas Tue, 05 Jun 2007 13:02:28 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy#comment-70039 <p>[...] be any significant change in the power structure in Washington. Posted in Politics | Trackback | del.icio.us | Top OfPage [...]</p> [...] be any significant change in the power structure in Washington. Posted in Politics | Trackback | del.icio.us | Top OfPage [...]

]]> By: zood http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy/comment-page-1#comment-69921 zood Tue, 05 Jun 2007 05:53:10 +0000 http://www.blogpi.net/rip-craig-thomas-r-wy#comment-69921 <p>I give Senator Thomas' family my condolences. He was a good man, and I hope he rests in peace after such a terrible disease. Thank you, Sen. Thomas, for your service.</p> <p>On the vacanacy front, I understand that Republicans will select 3 candidates, and the Governor will appoint one. But does this new Senator fill the rest of the term (til 2012), or something else?</p> I give Senator Thomas’ family my condolences. He was a good man, and I hope he rests in peace after such a terrible disease. Thank you, Sen. Thomas, for your service.

On the vacanacy front, I understand that Republicans will select 3 candidates, and the Governor will appoint one. But does this new Senator fill the rest of the term (til 2012), or something else?

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