Reply #26: First, we don't have it yet...

[UDenver20]

Second, its not about the number of senators they have, its about the number of DEM and DEM aligned senators we can muster.

If we give the dude the boot, how likely is he to align with us? I'd tell us to go jump off a cliff.

If we end up 49 GOP + 1 LIEBERMAN and 49 DEM + JEFFORDS, then the VP breaks the tie and contol remains with the GOP.

Or, if we end up 49 GOP and 49 DEM + JEFFORDS and 1 pissed of Independent who refuses to align with either party, then I believe the chair (VPOTUS) could technically cast a vote for tie and split control between the two parties....

Procedure varies from body to body, but many bodies allow the chair to cast a vote MAKING a tie under the same logic that they use to justify his casting a vote to BREAK a tie. Again, procedures vary from body to body - but something to be concerned about.

Does anyone know if the Rules of Congressional Procedure allow the chair to cast FOR a tie?

Welcome to 3-party politics. Its about frigging time.