538: For Democrats, Best Choice may be a Republican

[FLAprogressive]

"There doesn't seem to be much of a consensus about just whom New Hampshire John Governor, a moderate Democrat, might appoint to replace Judd Gregg in the Senate if Gregg, as now appears somewhat likely, is chosen to be Barack Obama's Commerce Secretary. The Hill is reporting, however, that sources to Gregg claim that he would not vacate his Senate seat unless a Republican were to be named in his place.

If Gregg's replacement must be a Republican, there is one name that would allow Lynch to come as close as possible to splitting the difference between the parties. That name is that of former State Representative Liz Hager, who has admitted to her interest in the position.

Hager is a Republican and says she would caucus with the Senate Republicans. Beyond that, however, there is a lot for Democrats to like. Hager, after being primaried out by more conservative opponents for her State House seat, endorsed Barack Obama, citing his pro-choice position. She is also a proud moderate, as the Concord Monitor reports"

READ MORE: http://www.fivethirtyeight.com/2009/01/for-democrats-best-choice-may-be.html

This wouldn't be too bad I suppose.

[FrenchieCat]

1. She endorsed Barack Obama........

Means like she's good to go.

[ronnykmarshall]

2. That's an interesting choice.

Even if she caususes with the GOP, she might prove to be a vote that we could look to.

[BlooInBloo]

3. Then the question is whether or not she can withstand the pressure to sustain filibuster...

or will she crumble?

[FLAprogressive]

5. If she's a seat warmer she doesn't have to do anything for them.....

[MrModerate]

4. The danger is she might inject some common sense . . .

Into the 'Lican caucus, which would make them appear less fatuous and odious. Can't have that!

[rwheeler31]

6. This is crap.

These people are not on our side.

[BlooInBloo]

9. I would be inclined to agree...

But I admit to myself that Obama knows more than I do about these things.

That's largely why I, you know, like, VOTED for him.

[Juche]

7. what is her stance on EFCA

If she is open to EFCA I think it'd be a good idea. But I can't find much about her on google.

[book_worm]

8. If she is like Snowe or Collins from ME then she would be an improvement over Gregg

even if she did caucus with the GOP.