Sen. Byrd: "Hallelujah!"

[sabra]

http://www.fortwayne.com/mld/newssentinel/16383371.htm

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Sen. Robert Byrd of West Virginia was sworn in for the ninth time Thursday, and he did it in signature style.

The West Virginia Democrat, who turns 90 this year and is the longest-serving member of the current Senate, is known for his long speeches, his knowledge of Senate rules and his flamboyant personality.

He first spoke through the opening prayer, calling "Praise Jesus," and "yeah!"

After he was sworn in by Vice President Cheney, he pumped his fist and yelled, "So help me God!"

Just after that, Byrd appeared weak and started to collapse. He was caught by his West Virginia colleague, Democratic Sen. Jay Rockefeller, and other senators standing nearby.

Byrd didn't miss a step as he then walked back to his desk, giving a loud "Hallelujah!" to the crowd.

[kentuck]

1. Historical..

stuff.

[OrangeCountyDemocrat]

2. Wondering...

Just after that, Byrd appeared weak and started to collapse. He was caught by his West Virginia colleague, Democratic Sen. Jay Rockefeller, and other senators standing nearby.

What party is the Governor of WV?

[WI_DEM]

4. luckily the governor of WVA is a democrat

[renate]

6. I was wondering that too

I'm not proud of that, but yep, that was my first thought.

But I bet he'd understand. He obviously wouldn't want the Senate to change hands any more than we would.

[Ron Green]

3. He needs to have a cape, like James Brown used to wear....

just when you thought he was passed out, WAAOW!! He was up and back in the funk.

[Sydnie]

5. I feel a photoshop coming on

Wish I could do it, but I don't doubt that someone could.