Bye Bye, Dingy Harry

[Sgt Staples]

“On the verge of losing his own election and after losing the majority, Senator Harry Reid has decided to hang up his rusty spurs. Not only does Reid instantly become irrelevant and a lame duck, his retirement signals that there is no hope for the Democrats to regain control of the Senate. With the exception of Reid, every elected statewide official in Nevada is Republican and this race is the top pickup opportunity for the GOP.” Republican response to Reid's retirement.

 

[gigi]

Just glad to see this shady shifty bully go.

 

[fairsheet]

Personally, I've come to like and respect Sen. Reid. As to him retiring before he becomes DEAD?....it's pretty pissant to suggest that any elected who's served any amount of time is doing so out of some sort of "fear". As to him being a "bully"? Hey...that's his job. McConnell could easily be described as a bully as well. I suppose it should probably be more a matter of how they wield whatever power they have, as opposed to the fact that they do so.

As to Reid and McConnell?.....They're two peas in a pod as I see it. I don't get the impression that McConnell is all that well liked by the GOP rank and file. Same with Reid....I don't think he's the Dems' favorite figure. Yet....both seem to've been foregone conclusions for the people who actually elected them to their leadership posts?