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In reply to the discussion: Mark Kelly tweet 1 hour ago...hmmm... [View all]AZSkiffyGeek
(12,268 posts)62. Two years - the replacement will hold the seat until the next statewide election in 2026
Kelly went through the same thing himself - he was elected to finish McCain's term in 2020 after McSally had been appointed to the seat in 2019 and had to run to retain it. He then ran for the seat himself in 2022.
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I think he has appeal to the older generation that experienced those early flight missions, but I
in2herbs
Jul 23
#3
I don't think we need the VP to appeal to the younger voters as Kamala Harris has that role.
mucifer
Jul 23
#8
But KEEPING the seat DEM after voters get to decide rather than a DEM governor picking a temp?
Attilatheblond
Jul 23
#20
You are just a couple of seats away from dumping that damn Republican legislature.
lees1975
Jul 23
#25
Yep. With the AZ State Legislature what it is, they would likely take Hobbs' power away
Attilatheblond
Jul 23
#61
I think Mark Kelly is a nice man, a good piolet, and a reliable vote in the senate
Attilatheblond
Jul 23
#16
So Katie Hobbs appoints another good Democrat until 2026. Then they run as an incumbent (against some loon)
Hassin Bin Sober
Jul 23
#38
Military. Astronaut. Husband of the victim of an assassination attempt. Strong pro gun-control voice.
AZSkiffyGeek
Jul 23
#59
Not necessarily. Isn't AZ turning blue, and his term still has 2 years left, right?
brush
Jul 23
#39
Add one more to the list of hype videos that the VP contenders are putting out recently nt
realtruthflavor
Jul 23
#7
If you are here, I will assume you are smart and can to your own homework.
Attilatheblond
Jul 23
#76
My hmmm was about the timing of his video appearing as vetting info requests started
jmbar2
Jul 23
#28
He's givnen speeches, to an empty chamber, as they often do, due to scheduling floor time
Attilatheblond
Jul 23
#68
That's not reality-based. Case in point, a dead guy tried to kill Trump, and he's
Maru Kitteh
Jul 23
#32
It's reality based that Trump isn't president right now, too, and so not a good parallel example.
ancianita
Jul 23
#40
And yet the suggestion that 2 black women on the ticket as assassination insurance
Maru Kitteh
Jul 23
#45
He would be a great choice securing PA...his approval rating in the state is 64%. A very dynamic speaker
PortTack
Jul 23
#31
I'd love to see him but mostly because I don't know much about some of the others
Maru Kitteh
Jul 23
#21
My understanding is the Dem governor would replace him and that seat would go up for re-election in 2028. nt
still-prayin4rain
Jul 23
#33
Kelly's Seat Isn't Up for Re-Election Until 2028 so His Replacement Would Have 4 Years
Indykatie
Jul 23
#55
Two years - the replacement will hold the seat until the next statewide election in 2026
AZSkiffyGeek
Jul 23
#62
I see that story as metaphor for his station in life vs 18 month Fake Hillbilly
Stinky The Clown
Jul 23
#50