[DWPittelli]

I believe the Republicans have 50 almost immediately (due to Carnahan/Talent being a special election), and 51 when the new Senate is sworn in, even if Minnesota is delayed until the normal swearing in time and the Ventura guy stays Independent. And of course, they may have up to 53 if Louisiana goes theiR way (probable) or they win a S Dakota suit/recount (not probable).

[alethia]

Why don't you see Thune winning in SD? Obvious voter fraud -- Libertarian candidate dropped out of the race 3 weeks ago -- evidence of forgery/fraud on the reservations?

Just curious -- always willing to learn something new. I feel that we cannot let SD go like we did in MO 2000.

[The Person]

As I read the press reports, Talent serves almost immediately, while the MN libertarian stays til January. So the Repubs should have 50 (or 51 if the libertarian/indep. from MN caucuses with them) in just a week or two, unless the Dems are so corrupt that they refuse to seat the new Senators.