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Can you count the stoopid in this Politico piece? Here's my count:

1. Unnamed "Democrats" defining the narrative:

Democrats said Sunday that they were willing to accept Lynch's appointment of a Republican so long as the new senator is either a caretaker who would step aside in 2010, leaving an open seat, or someone who lacks statewide appeal.

2. Andy Smith's customary GOP handicapping early in the cycle:

"If Gregg stays in the Senate and runs in 2010, he likely wins," said Andrew Smith, director of the University of New Hampshire's Survey Center.

3. A state that voted by almost 10 points for Obama, and with decisive victories for Democrats Shaheen, Hodes, Shea-Porter and even Lynch would looove another Republican, and minority-member senator in the Senate:

Lynch, a moderate with approval ratings north of 70 percent, could bolster his image of staying above partisan politics by picking a Republican or independent for the seat.