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2004-04-23 Home Front: WoT

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Posted by Steve White 2004-04-23 1:55:41 AM|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Sigh. I would have been in favor of this before the 3/11 attacks. Now I worry that a special election following quickly upon a major attack on the legislature could theoretically result in a Zapatero failure of will. A states-based appointments scheme would be less prone to errors driven by short-term popular hysteria.

Posted by Mitch H. 2004-04-23 9:21:14 AM|| [http://blogfonte.blogspot.com/] 2004-04-23 9:21:14 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 I favor state appointment for a temporary replacement for one year or the next election, which ever comes first.

Posted by Steve 2004-04-23 9:56:55 AM|| 2004-04-23 9:56:55 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 My state (Illinois) has provisions to appoint a representative until a special election can be held. I don't see why other states couldn't do the same or similar thing. Alternately, hold the special election in 60 days. Electing a representative isn't the same as a governor or senator. Get it done and get the rep to Washington. No need for an amendment (I suppose you could convince me otherwise).

Posted by Steve White 2004-04-23 11:43:40 AM|| 2004-04-23 11:43:40 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 This was discussed soon after 9/11. If the fourth plane had made it to Capitol Hill, the work of the government would have been essentially crippled. All appropriations begin in the House; if the reps were mostly dead or incapacitated, there could be no funds for WTC rescue/recovery, and no funds for the DoD to begin plans to respond to the attack. I am glad they are considering the possibilities now, while our skies are still clear. And thanks again to the brave passengers on Flight 93!

Posted by Seafarious 2004-04-23 11:54:28 AM|| 2004-04-23 11:54:28 AM|| Front Page Top

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