Please forgive me for asking the following question.
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Please forgive me for asking the following question.
Do West Virginia and Massachusetts Governors appoint US Senators?
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:04 PM
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1. No... I won't forgive you.... your question could have waited....
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:04 PM
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2. getting a little ahead of yourself, let's wish them both well for now
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:05 PM
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3. Your question sucks, and yes, at least WV's Governor does.
And yes, he's a Dem. *sigh*
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:05 PM
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4. Well, that's a tacky question.
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:07 PM
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5. Yes it is. I don't pray, but hope they are both Byrd and Kennedy are fine.
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:07 PM
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6. Every pol at that luncheon is thinking the same thing
Don't feel bad for asking
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:07 PM
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7. Do you have any suggestions for either Governor?
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:08 PM
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8. I wish you had thought to Google for the answer...
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:09 PM
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10. I did. I didn't find the info.
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:22 PM
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14. Thanks, let's hope the good senators survive this withou their governors having
to select replacements. :toast:
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:08 PM
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:13 PM
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11. Sorry that some responses to your question are
unpleasant. FOLKS, WE'VE GOT A PRESIDENT NOW. WE THE PEOPLE MUST HANG TOGETHER. GOT IT?
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:17 PM
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12. I was wondering about that
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:21 PM
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13. How many Senators have we lost between the election and nominations? Is Franken going to be in?
With so much disruption in the Senate I'm not only concerned about Sen. Byrd's and Kennedy's health, but of the Democratic majority in the Senate. Again, I apologize for being insensitive.
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17. Not insensitive at all, it is
something to worry about.A very legitimate question.
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:24 PM
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15. To answer the question -
Mass has a special election to replace a senator - this was made into law in 2004. WV apparently allows a governor to appoint replacements, as I know Dems in WV that have worried about what choice current Gov Manchin would make in the event of Byrd having health issues.
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Tue Jan-20-09 03:28 PM
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16. Isn't Manchin a Dem? What's the concern?
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