Seems an obvious fit, no? The Senate Democrats will have two open slots on the Banking Committee come 2013, with Senators Akaka and Kohl retiring. Elizabeth Warren knows a lot about banking, and she has a lot to say about it.
The banks know this, and they are therefore working overtime to keep her off the committee. Don’t let it work. You – the Massachusetts grassroots – are the ones who made “Professor” Warren into “Senator-elect” Warren. Take the poll and let them know what you think. (Also, this is a test of a free polling tool I just happened upon.)
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sco says
One of those pieces suggests that she might end up on Finance instead of Banking. Can someone who knows the inner workings of the Senate explain the difference to a poor country boy?
Ryan says
Committee #1: Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs
Committee #2: Finance
The absolutely dreadful Max Baucus chairs Finance, and through it has done a serious number on the country and the Democratic Party.
Finance is a powerful committee and Liz could do some great things from there, but I still think I’d like to see her on banking, if only to give Bank of America, JP Morgan, Citi and Goldman Sachs a case of heart palpitations for at least the next six years. Better yet, let’s get her both…
afertig says
I sure would love to hear from the 11 people who voted (6% in that poll as of my last viewing) against Senator-Elect Warren getting Banking.
Man, I still get a kick out of saying “Senator-Elect Warren.”
eb3-fka-ernie-boch-iii says
I hope so. They’e such nice people. And contrary to stereotypes they’re very smart.
Why my friend Chet Wozcowsky is one smart bastard. He’s an engineer or something. Even his brother Walter, who’s a fuckin’ dope, is pretty bright. Dude loves his vodka.
Yeah, it will be good to have the Poles back.
Mark L. Bail says
pottery. It’s lovely. Works in the microwave. And once you figure out that Sz is reallly just sh, you can even say their names.