Ambulances were called to the home of West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd this morning. Senator Byrd is the longest-serving senator in the nation’s history and has been absent from the Senate for much of the year as he has been in and out of the hospital battling various ailments. Although his death may notbe...
2008 brought us 9 new Senators, including Al Franken who was locked in a recount battle well into 2009. Apparently, elections aren’t the only way to reach this high office. With the announcement of George LeMieux to fill the seat of resigning Sen. Mel Martinez of Florida, we know have 5 Senators who were...