Will we keep Kerry's seat in Democratic Hands after he wins?

[PROGRESSIVE1]

[tedoll78]

1. Yes.

In fact, we'll get the first openly gay Senator after Kerry is sworn-in.

That's my bet.

[Daisey Mae]

2. SENATOR BEN AFFLECK ???

[midnight armadillo]

6. NOOOO!

I'd rather chew off a testicle than see Ben Affleck as a senator. Even if it would mean he'd stop inflicting us with horrific movies.

[Claire Beth]

3. Is your governor a democrat?

[Peachhead22]

4. I think it'll be by special election

I believe Massachusetts passed a law that Congressional vacancies be filled by special election rather than an appointment by the Gov. The Mass. Gov is a Pub but a Dem will almost certainly win a special congressional election.

[Claire Beth]

5. I would sure hope that a democrat....

would win in a special election. We don't want or need anymore gopers in congress. I'm pulling for democrats all the way.

[TaleWgnDg]

7. Yes, when Kerry is elected President, his U.S.Senate seat

will remain w/i the Democratic Party.

First of all, Kerry's present term as a U.S. Senator is not completed, there are more years to serve. So, Kerry remains in D.C. in elected office either way, as a Senator or as President.

Secondly, here in Massachusetts, due to a new enacted state law, our Republican Governor will not fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat at his discretion w/ whomever he choses. Instead, the new state law authorizes a special election wherein the voting public may elect their party's candidate for U.S. Senate.

Most probably the candidates will be: U.S. Rep. Barney Frank, U.S. Rep. Marty Meehan, U.S. Rep. Ed Markey, U.S. Rep. Steve Lynch, U.S. Rep. Bill Delahunt, and MA Middlesex County District Attorney Martha Coakley.

Barney Frank tops the choice, overwhelmingly, followed by Ed Markey. The others are a close toss. All are Democrats.

Here's other DU threads on this subject:
1.) http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=158x1343 Senate in Mind, Barney Frank Sharpens Profile

2.) http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=158x1258 GOP sees openings in US House races

3.) http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=158&topic_id=1253 MA GOP registered voters drops to 515,860

4.) http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=158x1260 Is Marty Meehan going to run for Kerry's seat?

5.) http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=158&topic_id=865 Poll question: Who do you want for MA Dem Senate nominee when Kerry wins?


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edited to add DU threads.

[sniffa]

8. say heLLo to our new senator

curt schiLLing

[TaleWgnDg]

9. Curt Schilling resides in TX, correct?

edit: nope, Curt Schilling and family live in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA

[sniffa]

10. he currentLy Lives in drew bLedsoe's oLd mansion

here in ma.

[Kat45]

11. I guess it's a moot point now.

A bit of gallows humor--sorry. :shrug:

[skippysmom]

12. However it did provide some amusing moments

on the local news when just about every rep was lining up to run.