How Many Republicans Will Vote to Confirm Janet Yellen?

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It’s time for a pool. There are currently 46 Republicans in the Senate. How many of them do you think will vote to confirm Janet Yellen as chairman of the Fed? Keep in mind that there isn’t even a ghost of a reason to vote against her.

I’ll go with 13. Not for any particular reason. Just because. Leave your guess in comments.

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