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In reply to the discussion: Baucus to retire rather than seek re-election in 2014, strategists say [View all]ErikJ
(6,335 posts)21. What a tool. His mug wont be missed.
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Baucus to retire rather than seek re-election in 2014, strategists say [View all]
Capt. Obvious
Apr 2013
OP
Couldn't vote for background checks, but not even running for re-election--
TwilightGardener
Apr 2013
#1
I hope Schweitzer does run--if there's any way to keep that seat, that's probably
TwilightGardener
Apr 2013
#46
Why did he vote against background checks if he wasn't going to run again anyway?
BlueStater
Apr 2013
#3
He believed in laughing as Single Payer advocates were arrested and dragged
FiveGoodMen
Apr 2013
#43
Well, he'll be sitting on a fat pension on top of all the lobbyist money he's gotten.
valerief
Apr 2013
#4
Jon Tester won his seat back, as did my good friend Steve Bullock who is now the governor.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Apr 2013
#33
We'll know why he voted against background checks when we see what lobbying job he gets. nt
SunSeeker
Apr 2013
#14
Good bye you asshole!! Everyone seems to blame Obama for the lack of public option, siding with bank
Liberal_Stalwart71
Apr 2013
#28