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Thursday, November 9, 2006

Almost Officially Official

posted by on November 9 at 11:02 AM

In Montana, Burns has finally conceded to Tester, and in Virginia, Allen will concede this afternoon. Which means, in case you hadn’t heard: The Dems control the Senate.

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What is Tester doing on his first day off?

Tester, who was busy with chores Thursday, picking up a barrel of oil in Great Falls on the way to his grain farm in Big Sandy, ran as an outsider to the Washington culture…

And Burns? He’s off to shoot something:

Burns did not give any indication of what he plans to do now, though he indicated he was looking forward to taking some time off. “I hope there is still a good-sized buck out there, because I am going hunting,” he wrote.

(Photo via Flickr)

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1

I can't wait to see what that Tester charachter does in DC. What a bad ass.

Posted by Mike in MO | November 9, 2006 11:14 AM
2

The guy runs 1,000 acres of modern farming - he can tell us all about modern business and what it takes to suceed. This is no rube but a skilled organiser and business administator who is hands on. Indeed.

Brillant choice and obvious candidate for the Bear Clubs International, if we can get a shot of his chest hair.

Go Sir Senator Elect Tester. Someone invite him to Seattle. Town Hall will be full.

Posted by Jack | November 9, 2006 11:35 AM
3

If there isn't any good-sized buck for Burns to shoot, maybe he can borrow Cheney's attorney.

Posted by him | November 9, 2006 11:36 AM
4

Three cheers for Howard Dean and his insistence on a 50 state strategy. That laid the groundwork for this victory—good candidates in place, organizational support in place all across supposedly blood red states. And he’s had the good sense to stay in the background.

Posted by N | November 9, 2006 11:45 AM
5

The photo looks like your typical Red State Rural idiot. I don't think cosmopolitan intellectuals should waste one minute thinking a "farmer" is good for the Democratic party. The guy is obviously little better than a peasant. If I wanted to read about rural idiots I'd move to Moses Lake.

Posted by Red State Idiot | November 9, 2006 11:50 AM
6

The photo looks like your typical Red State Rural idiot. I don't think cosmopolitan intellectuals should waste one minute thinking a "farmer" is good for the Democratic party. The guy is obviously little better than a peasant. If I wanted to read about rural idiots I'd move to Moses Lake.

Posted by Red State Idiot | November 9, 2006 11:52 AM
7

Idiot, Such vitriol and prejudice you spout! Why don't you get to know the farmer first before you prejudge him based on his appearance? How narrow minded of you. Shame!

Posted by blueboy | November 9, 2006 12:21 PM
8

Big Sandy sure looks big.

And sandy.

I can't tell what he's growing there.

Posted by Napoleon XIV | November 9, 2006 1:18 PM
9

The fact the D's in two years went from Tom "cheese and wine" Daschel to this dude should make R's everywhere pee their pants.

Posted by StrangerDanger | November 9, 2006 2:26 PM
10

I too love the 50 state strategy, and am looking forward to President Dean and VP Gore serving for 8 years.

Posted by Will in Seattle | November 9, 2006 3:51 PM

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