Jack--

First I want to say I admire your guts in standing up to Mr. Shaw et al. on the other thread.

However, on this one:   "It doesn't matter which puppet."   Sorry, that's simplistic. If it were true, ANWR would have been pillaged while Republicans had majorities in the Senate, House, and a Republican president. This was true 2002 through 2006. The 109th Congress (2005 -2007) was 44D, 55R.

Your view is too Manichean.

However, as I noted, Murkowski would be one of the worst possible chairmen of the Natural Resources Committee, as she is eager to exploit all US natural resources, especially those of Alaska, regardless of environmental considerations.

But not all cats are black or white. Some are gray or have patterns.

My point stands.   As I noted, the only saving grace is that the Republicans are not likely to take the Senate this time.