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glinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-11 09:14 PM
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Does anyone know how Gifford's Seat will be handled just in case she
cannot return? Please tell me that the Governor does not appoint the person. Please.
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DURHAM D Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-11 09:15 PM
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1. Not now please. nt
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backscatter712 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-11 12:20 PM
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8. Sorry, but the GOP won't take a timeout because of this incident, so we don't have the luxury. n/t
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Lint Head Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-11 09:16 PM
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2. That is true. The Governor appoints. How convenient.
Edited on Sat Jan-08-11 09:17 PM by Lint Head
Do you think the potential 50 year old Tea Bagger accomplice would know this?
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TheWraith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-11 09:23 PM
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5. No, that's not true. A special election would be held after no more than 90 days. nt
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styersc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-11 09:16 PM
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3. She does not have to step down.
If she resigns or cannot serve, it is traditional for the governor to name a member of like party. Brewer would be pressured to name a Dem.
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glinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-11 09:23 PM
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4. Yes. A tough question but must be asked. Gov. will appoint a Republican.
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tritsofme Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Jan-08-11 09:34 PM
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6. All House vacancies are resolved through special election.
Edited on Sat Jan-08-11 09:34 PM by tritsofme
However the congresswoman is under no obligation to resign her office.
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glinda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Jan-09-11 11:52 AM
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7. I am hoping for a recovery.
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