Which state do you think has the worst pair of senators?

[speedoo]

My vote goes to Kansas (Brownback/Roberts). Followed by Oklahoma (Inhofe/Coburn).

[Psephos]

1. Alaska nt

[beltanefauve]

2. How 'bout

Kentucky: Mitch Mc Connell and Jim Bunning

[speedoo]

5. Yeah, that's quite a pair of scumbags Kentucky has. n/t

[TheDebbieDee]

3. Gotta be Missouri........

Here we've got two, useless, repuke shitstains: Bond and Talent!

[w13rd0]

21. amen

i hate them, the torturer & the yes-man

[NoFederales]

61. Aye, Cap'n, shitstains indeed.

NoFederales

[Larry in KC]

63. Please pity us in Kansas City, Missouri...

...right here on the border, we constantly get to hear about all FOUR of our asswipe "senators". Ugh. Thank god for bright spots A) Emanuel Cleaver, B) Kathleen Sebelius, and C) Dennis Moore. The latter two certainly aren't the most liberal, but they've done awfully well walking through a red minefield.

[Scout1071]

99. Welcome to DU Larry!

I'm in KC (OP) as well.

:hi:

[HeeBGBz]

80. Yeah, plus we have the Blunts

Who is it that has Abramoff ties? Bond or Blunt?

[unblock]

4. ted stevens, all by himself

i don't know squat about alaska's junior senator, but ted "NO!" stevens is a banana republican asswipe AND can't even bring home the pork! now THAT'S a TERRIBLE senator!

[rpannier]

34. The junior Senator

was chosen by father the Gov of Alaska to be their other Senator -- Lisa Murkowski. What does that tell you about Alaska?

[Blue_In_AK]

46. Alaska voted last year during the general election

that if a congressional seat becomes unexpectedly vacant in the future, there will be no more gubernatorial appointments. We will hold a special election ASAP to elect a replacement. Lisa (who was a state representative at the time of her appointment to the senate) hasn't turned out too bad, but people here were still pretty upset by the nepotism. It won't happen again.

[Blue_In_AK]

45. Stevens is really bad,

but Lisa Murkowski, the junior senator, despite being an appointee of her dear old dad, has actually turned out to be quite moderate. She was one of the Republicans that filibustered the PATRIOT Act, and also she had grave doubts about John Bolton. She has been responsive to my letters and e-mails. Yes, she supports drilling in ANWR, but that's going to be pretty much a given for ANY congressman representing Alaska, even a Democrat. (Democrat Tony Knowles who ran against Lisa last year is also pro-drilling.) Anyway, I think there's some hope for her, especially at some point down the road when Ted's out of the picture. So I'd say Alaska is only HALF bad, but Stevens is bad enough for two.

[earthboundmisfit]

6. Having to live in Oklahoma with bozos Inhofe & Coburn,

I'd say my state's in a dead heat with Kansas.

[CBHagman]

68. That's pretty bad.

I suspect that for bottom-of-the-barrel opportunism, virulent partisanship, short-sightedness, nastiness, and just plain jackassery, Oklahoma's pair of senators is tied with Georgia's.

Many of the people cited in states with one-party delegations -- Warner, Bennett, Brownback, Hatch, et al -- have redeeming qualities and stances, and are also capable of bipartisan action. I can't think of a single thing that the OK or GA delegations did to earn my good opinion, though, so I regard them as the lowest of the lot.

[OneTwentyoNine]

86. Nah,Kansas with Roberts and Brownback is a clear winner....

Pat Roberts from western Kansas where the HUGE welfare checks flow to CORPORATE farmers who make MILLIONS and don't need a fucking DIME of taxpayer money. Oh,BTW...he STILL thinks we'll find WMD in Iraq. Yup,gotta be there somewhere.

Idiot stick,flaming,religious nutcase Sam Brownback who believe it or not wants to be your next PRESIDENT--I shit you not,that fool will run for the 2008 election.

God help us.......

[Bushy Being Born]

100. Is Coburn the guy who wants death penalty for abortion doctors?

I'm surprised there's enough nutjobs even in OK to elect such a guy. Sorry if I'm wrong about the assertion, it's possible I'm thinking about someone else.

[Hello_Kitty]

7. We've got McCain and Kyl

Asshole and Assholier.

[nickshepDEM]

8. Alaska. Steven's is just that bad.

[rpannier]

9. Oklahoma

Far and away the worst. Then, probably Texas, followed by Santoriumville (Rick Santorum is so awful, he's like having 3 terrible Senators from one state).

[globalvillage]

10. PA has Santorum.

Hard to top that. Specter isn't bad for a republican, though.
Ricky and Ted Stevens are in a dead heat for worst, IMO.

[davidinalameda]

11. Utah ranks up there as well

and I'd say Georgia is in the running

[mark414]

12. utah has to be up there...

hatch and bennett...:puke:

[skylarmae]

15. oh, yeah, Utah has the worst

lying, two-faced hypocrites...snakes in the grass, both of them..

[ToeBot]

57. Utah, absolutely! n/t

[Gemini Cat]

85. Yeah, I think Utah's snake duo wins this race. nt

[dweller]

13. NC! Dole and Burr

double :puke:


dp

[mmonk]

53. Most definitely. Worst pure corporate

whores and party line voters we've ever had. Totally worthless to the citizens.

[GreenInNC]

88. useless

They don't do anything. Absolutly worthless to us

[ngGale]

97. NC - Gawd, I had to get in line for Dole and Burr...

this has to mean we are all correct.
Dole/Burr are useless...:hi:

[ncrainbowgrrl]

101. Hey there to another North Carolinian!

Our senators are quite the useless bunch, eh?

:hi:

[AldebTX]

14. Definitely Texas

Kay Bailey Hutchison (she is as stupid of a senator as Bush is a president)

and

Cornyn....Mr Right Wingnut himself.

[GrpCaptMandrake]

17. I vote with you!

But Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi and South Carolina all deserve honorable mention.

[acmejack]

73. No argument here!

They are both embarrassments to any thinking Texan. Unfortunately, thinking Texans seem to be a distinct minority. But we're working on that.

[Rageneau]

16. Oh-oh-oak-la-homa

...Where the ends comes justify the means.

If there's a worse pair than Coburn and Inhofe, they're hanging from Smirk.

[adarling]

18. Texas

Hutchison and Cornyn...worthless pieces of trash ;)

[Skittles]

37. ditto

they are beyond disgusting and can be counted on to always whore for bush

[harpo]

62. I concur, they suck like hodoggies

[peekaloo]

71. Cornholio makes Kay Hair-do look scholarly.

:thumbsup:

[Imalittleteapot]

19. My state.

TEXAS. Hutchison and Cornyn.

[No Exit]

20. Don't know about the worst pair, but Alabama has THE worst: Jeff Sessions

The other one, Richard Shelby, used to be a democrat. In recent years he got involved in a little problem... something about revealing classified info (oops!)

Shelby is more of a hack. Session, now that little midget is a malevolent cancer on the face of America.

[shayes51]

90. yes

[rocketdem]

96. I'll second that

Sessions is a toadie.

Shelby is a hack.

What a pair.

[Bjornsdotter]

22. Oklahoma n/t

[blueknight]

23. ky by far

no one can possibly have two worse

[hatrack]

58. Can Bunning still speak English and walk?

What a pathetic clown - and I'm from a state with two pathetic Puke clowns in the Senate.

[alfredo]

84. Bunning was able to get the bubba vote last year by

starting a whisper campaign that his opponent Dr Dan Mongiardo was gay. I think he also insinuated that he was an Arab.

Our fine Christian gov did the same thing to his opponent when he was running for congress.

[thatsrightimirish]

24. Maine!

Because if they leave or the people of maine will stop going against their interest and voting republican both of those seats will be BLUE. At least the senators from Oklahoma are consistent. Collins and Snowe voting for the current leadership time and time again from a predictable blue state makes them the 2 worst senators. MAINE SHOULD NOT HAVE 2 REPUBLICANS!

[Maine-ah]

48. a'ya. agree with you there.

I have no idea how the hell we managed two republican senators in this state. The current approval rating for Bush in this state is something like 37%. Though many consider Snowe and Collins to be a little left of the cons, but I don't see it. They both have pretty high approval rating (last time I looked).

[beltanefauve]

74. Something needs to be done

about the myth of the so-called "Northeast Moderate Republican". They can crow all they want about being pro-choice and about being disgusted with Bush's fiscal irresponsiblity, but when Frist comes a calling for the votes they vote in lockstep with all the other pukes. Same thing happens in the House.

[thatsrightimirish]

75. Well eventually they will leave

Right now I think their generation is the last of the "Northest Moderate Republican". Whenever Chafee,Snowe,Spector, and Collins go I am sure those seats will turn blue. JUst like the southern seats turned red

[mainegreen]

55. Its a mystery why we have them.

The only state with a green house rep, and a house, senate and governership under Dem control and we have 2 republican senators.

:eyes:

[mark414]

25. this needs to be an official poll....

someone with a star should set it up

[ashling]

26. My state - Texas

Hutchinson / Cornyn

[wanpete]

27. GEORGIA!!! Unfortunately, Cleland was replaced with two * loving

rethugs who could care less about the people of this state, only how they can kiss more * fanny.

[The Icon Painter]

59. You are right!

Any state with Saxby Chambliss representing it is in deep trouble. He is one of the most despicable human(?) beings to draw breath. I cannot bear to see his smarmy face and remember the brave and decent man he smeared to take his position. I just hope Saxby is involved in some of the crooked dealings to which Republicans are prone. Ugh!

[RebelOne]

92. I'll second that. The only thing I can approve of that he

and Johnny Isakson did was to vote nay on the ANWAR drilling.

[Chipper Chat]

28. Let's just lump Oklahoma & Texas together

And jettison Istook, Cornyn, Bailey-Hutchinson and that other doofus Tom(girls cant go to the bathroom together or they'll become lesbians)Coburn. Flush them right down the crapper.

[Botany]

29. Top 3?

Oklahoma ..... Just nuts
Texas ......... say no more.
Ohio ....... Both of them know the election was stolen and work 24/7 to keep it hidden

[KBlagburn]

30. Alabama.....Sessions/Shelby

[Fovea]

31. Kansas

between Roberts and Brownback, we have evil *and* ignorance completely covered.

[atommom]

70. I second that.

[OneTwentyoNine]

87. Heh he...didn't see your post before I posted about Kansas above...

Its true...sadly

[Scout1071]

98. Unfortunately, as a Kansan, I must concur.

Those two are a couple of wankers.

[AverageJoe]

32. Kentucky!

Mitch McConnell & Jim Bunning? Come on, name me a worse pair....

Didn't think so.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

33. Kentucky wins the gold medal in this event, the silver goes

to Texas and the bronze is awarded to Oklahoma.

I thank God every night I live in Illinois and have two very good Senators representing me.

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[Douglas Carpenter]

72. anti-terror?? pro-christianity?? you're kidding right?

2005 In 2005 Citizens for Global Solutions gave Senator Inhofe a rating of D.

2004 Senator Inhofe supported the interests of the Friends Committee on National Legislation 0 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Inhofe supported the interests of the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs (WRMEA) 0 percent in 2004.

2004 Senator Inhofe supported the interests of the Peace Action 0 percent in 2004.
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2004 Senator Inhofe supported the interests of the Arab American Institute 0 percent in 2004.

2003-2004 Senator Inhofe supported the interests of the Human Rights Campaign 0 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Inhofe supported the interests of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 9 percent in 2003-2004.

2003-2004 Senator Inhofe supported the interests of the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights 0 percent in 2003-2004.

http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_rating_category.php?can_id=H3251103&type=category&category=Civil%2BRights&go.x=7&go.y=14

[Nutmegger]

36. I can't stand the

fools from Texas. Ugh, :puke:

[Blue Topaz]

38. I went with Kansas and Oklahoma

before I even opened your post!

[DesertRat]

39. Arizona-Kyl and McCain

Two huge Bush ass kissers

[Humor_In_Cuneiform]

40. Tennessee by FRIST alone!!!

I don't know anything of Lamar Alexander, the other Republican Senator.

[alfredo]

41. Kentucky--- McConnell - Bunning.

[Douglas Carpenter]

52. that was my finding based on Interest group ratings

both Sentors--UAW score 0
ACLU score 0

see my post below

[alfredo]

67. And they are both rather unpleasant fellows in person.

[Don Claybrook]

79. And I think our nomination for the state of Kentucky

deserves a little extra consideration because of our fine, lawbreaking, capitol-buzzing governor. He did pray long and hard before pardoning his staff, you know. He said so.

[alfredo]

83. The Courier Journal is taking questions for the governor.

I sent in one asking if he pardoned his staffers to buy their silence.

I hope that is one submitted to him to answer.

[guidod]

42. I say Alaska...

Not California we have, I'm proud to say, Lady Boxer.

[pocket]

43. Arizona

McCain and Kyle. They have clout, which makes them dangerous.

[Neil Lisst]

44. Texas, our Texas, all Hell the mighty state ...

Bet you didn't know that is the Texas state song not "THE EYES OF TEXAS."

It starts like my subject line says.

Anyway ...

Cornyn and KBHutchison are pure evil.

[Dulcinea]

47. Georgia.

Crypto-fascist Saxby Chambliss & Johnny Isakson. Ugh.

[TriMetFan]

49. TEXAS!

I used to be proud to say that I was born and raised in Texas. Now I just I'm from Oregon.

[Douglas Carpenter]

50. It's official Kentucky -- UAW score 0//ACLU score 0//both Senators

link for UAW site for ratings:

http://www.uaw.org/cap/05/rollcall/vote01.cfm

link for ACLU Scores:

http://www.vote-smart.org/issue_rating_detail.php?sig_id=003415M

____________________

KENTUCKY:

UAW Scores:

KY U.S. Senate Sr Mitch McConnell Republican 0
KY U.S. Senate Jr Jim Bunning Republican 0

ACLU Scores:

Kentucky - 2 Senate Members
Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Wgt
Bunning, Jim ( R ) - - - - - - - - - - 0 %
McConnell, Mitch ( R ) - - - - - - - - - - 0 %

__________________________________________


3 other states have Senators with UAW scores 0 and VERY low ACLU scores:

WYOMING:

UAW Scores:

Wyoming - 2 Senate Members
Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Wgt
Enzi, Michael ( R ) - - - - - - - - - - 0 %
Thomas, Craig ( R ) - - - - - - - - - - 0 %

ACLU scores:

WY U.S. Senate Sr Craig Thomas Republican 0
WY U.S. Senate Jr Michael B. Enzi Republican 22

__________________________________

TEXAS:

UAW Scores:

Texas - 2 Senate Members
Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Wgt
Cornyn, ( R ) - - - - - - - - - - 0 %
Hutchison, Kay ( R ) - - - - - - - - - - 0 %

ACLU Scores:

TX U.S. Senate Sr Kay Bailey Hutchison Republican 22
TX U.S. Senate Jr John Cornyn Republican 11

____________________________________

KANSAS:

UAW Scores:

Kansas - 2 Senate Members
Name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Wgt
Brownback, Sam ( R ) - - - - - - - - - - 0 %
Roberts, Pat ( R ) - - - - - - - - - - 0 %

ACLU Scores:

KS U.S. Senate Sr Samuel D. 'Sam' Brownback Republican 11
KS U.S. Senate Jr Pat Roberts Republican 22

[NoPasaran]

51. Oklahoma

Both Inhofe and Coburn are batshit crazy, so I think we Texans must defer to our neighbors across the Red River. I think that Cornyn is far and away the worst senator, but Kay Bailey Breck Girl isn't really in that league of awful---although she has been trying lately.

[spooky3]

54. Virginia: George Allen and John Warner

Warner sometimes acts with integrity but his voting record is very right wing, despite the growing blue trend in his state. He simply does not care whether he represents the population as a whole. Allen has no redeeming values at all.

[Ron Mexico]

64. This is my vote, too. I live in Virginia, so I'm a bit biased, but

I see no redeeming values in either one of these pricks.

[onenote]

65. also from virginia, but disagree

I have absolutely no use for Allen, and Warner is no prize either. But he stood up to Ollie North, which is enough to move Virginia out of the "worst" column imo.

onenote

[Ron Mexico]

66. Well, technically,

Ted Stevens alone makes Alaska a contender regardless of who is in the other chair. I honestly didn't know about the North thing (I've only lived in VA for 11 years and didn't follow politics too closely back when Ollie was a headline), so I'll cede this to you - while still maintaining that both are assholes.

[abluelady]

82. Allen is a Howdy Doody Puppet

Warner at least is a gentleman. I think we could do a lot worse.

[Hippo_Tron]

93. Virginia takes the cake: George Allen, John Warner, AND Rick Santorum

And shit you guys didn't even elect the third one. Don't worry though, you will only have two Republicans after the '06 elections and if we're lucky, only one.

[Nimrod2005]

56. Texas, then KS

[ncrainbowgrrl]

60. Toss up: Oklahoma and Texas.

Honorable mention given to Alabama just for having Jeff Sessions.

[Clark2008]

69. No votes for my home state? Tennessee.

Frist/Alexander.

The bad doctor who's evil and that other guy who does nothing. Both Republicans.

[UrbScotty]

76. Oklahoma, then Alaska (nt)

[quaoar]

77. Alabama deserves special consideration

We have:

1. Richard Shelby, a former Democrat who betrayed his party and became a Republican after accepting Democratic campaign money.

2. Jeff Sessions, who is unique among senators for having been rejected by the Senate when Reagan tried to appoint him to a federal judgeship.

[donheld]

78. This is a really tragic thread!

The fact that there are so many states to chose from is just amazingly sad.

[fujiyama]

81. I was just going to say that

there are way too many states which can fight for this prize...

A few thaat come to mind right away are OK (OK those two are fuckin nuts), TX (yuck), TN (more lunatics), AK (Stevens 'nuff said), Utah (Orrin Hatch - that bloviating basttard)...

[newsguyatl]

89. most USELESS goes to north carolina

elizabeth dole -- and richard burr...

the great state that also gave you jesse helms.

[citizen snips]

91. I agree.

The republicans run everything except the governors office.

[pro_blue_guy]

94. Just my opinion.

Here in Ohio, our Senator Mike DeWine belongs in the dumpster.

George Voinovich isn't too bad.

[babylonsister]

95. TX: KBHutchinson and Cornyn. nt

[JohnLocke]

102. Kentucky

[bobbieinok]

103. OK has my vote....but they're nuts and have no national stature...Hatch,

Santorum, etc are worse b/c they have some sort of standing

everyone outside of OK, even repubs, know Inhofe and Coburn are nuts

[BenDavid]

104. Mississippi, hands down!