Yes, we can.

[Cadaverous Pallor]

Originally Posted by sleepyjeff

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.

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.

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.

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

If your claim is that running for election more often prevents flip-flops, I'd disagree with you there.
I see only assertions here, not facts - please explain.

I have no facts to back up either of these two assertions....just my take. It does seem to me that if you flip flop today and you are up for re-election either this year or the next you are much more likely to be called out on it then if your next election is 5 years away.

One thing is true.... Kerry, Gore, and Dole were all painted, successfully I might add, as flip floppers.....they were all Senators.