Thompson: TV role won't hinder Senate job

I don't see why it would. Being a Senator -- especially one not running for re-election -- really isn't a time consuming job. And the head DA on Law & Order doesn't usually appear in more than about five minutes an episode. My guess is he'll spend less time filming than he would have running for re-election. And the show's in New York, so there's not a long commute to and from Washington.

I like the show a lot, so I'm willing to be forgiving. If he took a job on Judging Amy or Providence or anything on ABC I might be less forgiving. But heck, he's not my Senator. My Senators are busy getting things named after them and running for re-election.