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ENOUGH! With the Lieberman paranoia!
by
Elwood Dowd
Community
(This content is not subject to review by Daily Kos staff prior to publication.)
Friday, Nov. 10, 2006
Friday, Nov. 10, 2006
at
3:46:13pm PST
Yes,
the US Constitution
specifies that the Governor generally has the authority to fill vacancies.
So if Joe quits to join Linc Chafee as a blacksmith, Gov. Rell can appoint a Republican and tilt control of the Senate.
But if Bush wants to make this shift happen with an appointment, it doesn't work.
Every appealing appointment he can offer a Senator - including all Cabinet positions -- requires at least Senate confirmation. The Veep slot requires confirmation by both chambers.
There are fifty Democratic Senators who very much like the idea of being the majority party.
They will NOT confirm Lieberman for any post absent a lock-solid guarantee that Rell appoints someone who will caucus with the Dems.
So, take the tin foil off and welcome back.