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Mon Nov-01-04 04:07 PM
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Will Repug Mass. Gov be able to fill Kerry's senate seat when he wins? |
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Mon Nov-01-04 04:08 PM
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1. No, there will be a special election |
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which I bet is won by Barney Frank.
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Mon Nov-01-04 04:09 PM
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He tried to do that but now it goes to the people of Mass to elect a senator
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Mon Nov-01-04 04:09 PM
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3. I have heard the legislature |
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Edited on Mon Nov-01-04 04:10 PM by Cyrix
(thankfully) decided there would be a special election. IF they had not done so, then yes, he would get to appoint someone.
But what I DO wonder about - if the worst happens and kerry doesn't win - then what happens to that seat?
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Mon Nov-01-04 04:15 PM
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6. Then Kerry stays a Senator |
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Mon Nov-01-04 04:31 PM
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I was thinking his seat was going to expire this year.
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Mon Nov-01-04 04:48 PM
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9. No, he won reelection with a 70+ victory in '02 |
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The seat next comes up for election in '08. His only opposition last time was the Libertarian candidate.
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Mon Nov-01-04 04:10 PM
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So, we're not guaranteed a Dem win, but pretty sure. I guess it all depends on who the candidates are. If Weld goes for it again, he could win. But, chances are the Dems will win it. I think it's in March.
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Mon Nov-01-04 04:13 PM
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5. Thanks to you knowledgeable DU'ers out there. One more question. |
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It has been rumored that Joe Biden might be Kerry's choice to be Sec of State. I know there is a Gov's election this year. But same question.....how is a senate seat filled in Delaware?
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Mon Nov-01-04 04:20 PM
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7. I can't quote a source here |
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But I remember this being addressed on Kos a couple of weeks back. In Delaware, the Governor makes the appointment, which is in turn confirmed by both houses of the legislature - one house is controlled by Dems, one by Repugs.
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