Inouye stands behind convicted senator (you know who)

[KamaAina]

The senior senators from the two non-contiguous states have had an unholy alliance for decades now. In recent years, this has taken the form of Inouye's lips being attached, Lieberman-style, to Stevens', um, "bridge to nowhere". Inouye dutifully votes for ANWR drilling while Tubular Ted sits on his claws hands while his fellow repukes repeatedly sabotage the Akaka Hawaiian recognition bill. :grr:

And now this:

http://www.starbulletin.com/news/20081028_Inouye_stands_behind_convicted_senator.html

Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens had just been convicted of seven felonies, but Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye immediately said he will stand by the man he called "my brother."...

Inouye testified for Stevens during his trial, declaring, "I cannot imagine Ted Stevens telling a lie."

Not very imaginative, is he? :eyes:

The relationship has been so tight that for Inouye, not even achieving a 60-vote, filibuster-proof Democratic majority - which could happen if Stevens and other vulnerable GOP senators lose their seats - is worth risking their relationship. In April, Inouye held a Washington fundraiser for Stevens and also traveled to Alaska to campaign for Stevens' re-election.

Held a fundraiser for a repuke? This guy ought to be next in line after Traitor Joe to get taken to the woodshed after the landslide next week. The only good news is that this is likely his last term, as he's considerably older even than McCain (not to mention FM radio).

Flight attendant, another motion sickness bag, please! :puke: