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Old 05-19-2008, 07:22 PM   #1091
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Originally Posted by sleepyjeff View Post
1) They are only up for re-election every 6 years....removing them from accountability(unless they plan to run for President).
If your claim is that running for election more often prevents flip-flops, I'd disagree with you there.
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2) Old boys(and girls) network.......many of them are Senators first and Democrats/Republicans second; often changing their votes to help out an old friend across the aisle. The Senate is far less partisan then the HoRep.
I see only assertions here, not facts - please explain.

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3) Senators, with a few exceptions, have been around for a lot longer than most other national level politicians......you are just more likely to contradict yourself the longer you have been around; situations and even personal views change.
Now that I can agree with.
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