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There are positives and negatives probably for both Cowan and Franks LiberalFighter Jan 2013 #1
What are the negatives with Cowan? I thought he was fairly noncontroversial. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #5
No experience on the legislative side in either the House or Senate. LiberalFighter Jan 2013 #6
But, doesn't being the Chief of Staff almost require that he has great insight into Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #8
It all depends on the style he utilized as CoS LiberalFighter Jan 2013 #10
Considering the other black guy is a goddamn loon, Arkana Jan 2013 #2
Amen! madashelltoo Jan 2013 #3
I think it's a great move. Why? Several theories... Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #4
Point 1 is moot imo unless he becomes a candidate in the special election. LiberalFighter Jan 2013 #7
Good points all around. If Cowan has been a CoS for 1 or 2 years, that could be a plus. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #9
This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Jan 2013 #11
Thanks for the correction. I thought he wanted someone who would run, but I was mistaken. Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #12
This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Jan 2013 #13
That's not unusual to appoint an acquantance is it, though? When Mel Carnahan died in the Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Jan 2013 #15
But Cowan will only be in for a very short time. He won't even be relevant. You wouldn't Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #16
This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Jan 2013 #17
No, not really. I trying to get you to see that it's no big deal. Does anyone even remember Kaufman? Liberal_Stalwart71 Jan 2013 #19
Cowan serves in the US Senate for 5 more months. NPolitics1979 Jan 2013 #18
Cowan has said he has no interest in running for office now or in the future. Marrah_G Jan 2013 #21
Franks would have been more fun.. . . . . .n/t annabanana Jan 2013 #20
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