tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post3026992950758605030..comments2023-10-29T09:14:37.832-04:00Comments on Painfully Objective Political Analysis (POPA): "Bayh" Becomes a VerbChris Wordenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00558836541249077077noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-42219700693609696292010-02-28T15:37:00.376-05:002010-02-28T15:37:00.376-05:00Yeah, I'm not convinced on Bayh's motives ...Yeah, I'm not convinced on Bayh's motives either. It's a convenient excuse, but the reality is that Bayh has been as much a part of the problem he's railing against as any other person in the Senate. This is a guy who threatened a filibuster of his own party's healthcare plan, for crying out loud.<br /><br />We don't get to dictate when a pol thinks they've had enough, no...But that pol owes it to the party and the people who elected them to do it in a way that doesn't create more problems than it solves.<br /><br />Bayh's departure has likely cost us the 8th CD and will very likely also cause us to lose control of the Indiana House. How the hell is this a good thing?<br /><br />I'm happy to see him go - he was just too conservative for my tastes...But his replacement will be worse, no matter how you slice it.<br /><br />Evan Bayh is too self-serving and worried about his own fortunes to be an effective leader. I'd rather see him out of politics for good.Jeramehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900391994293878261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-12821328187448760012010-02-28T12:34:01.625-05:002010-02-28T12:34:01.625-05:00I absolutely agree with your premise, but I'm ...I absolutely agree with your premise, but I'm just not yet convinced about Evan's motives. I don't disagree that the system is broken, but that is not new. I guess I am troubled that this has more to do with Susan, recent "smackdowns," and the fear of a more difficult race. I don't yet view him as taking the high road. Perhaps in time.<br /><br />I would be interested in opinions regarding the effect, if any, on his resignation on his recent judcial appointments. This especially interests me in light of Jane Magnus Stinson's written responses to questions posed to her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3126825064641092276.post-86969423841942605512010-02-28T11:44:15.800-05:002010-02-28T11:44:15.800-05:00I have to admit that I LOVE IT!!!I have to admit that I LOVE IT!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com