[BillyBoy]

>> And, after this term, won't Hatch be gone anyway? <<

That was the argument used by the "conservatives" who endorsed Arlen Specter for re-election in 2004 "after this term, he'll retire anyway!". Nope, Specter ran for re-election in 2010 when he was pushing 80. Daniel Inouye just announced he's running for re-election to ANOTHER 6 year term in 2014, when he'll be in his 90s. These Senators won't leave until they'll defeated or carried out feet first.

>> I confess that I don't understand... <<

I confess I don't understand your argument either.

[okie01]

Orrin Hatch should never be confused with Arlen Specter.

But I think I've got it now...

You'd prefer a candidate who wants to raise taxes and is somebody you don't trust over the incumbent because...well, because the incumbent is the incumbent.

Isn't that about it?