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Feingold seeks to end gubernatorial appointment of U.S. senators

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Posted by Steve White 2009-01-27 00:00|| || Front Page|| [7 views ] Top

#1 ...You know, an interesting compromise on this would be that a Governor could appoint a temporary Senator to attend to the state's business, but that he would have to face an election within 90 days.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2009-01-27 06:11|| 2009-01-27 06:11|| Front Page Top

#2 Actually, Sen. Feingold (Socialist-Wisconsin)is a pretty honest guy, based on his socialist belief system. He truly believes in the "Progressive Way" and is not afraid to tell you.

Compared to a lot of politicians who obfuscate their personal beliefs, this is refreshing. Sen. Paul Wellstone of Minnesota was like this, too. Didn't agree with 99% of what he stood for, but respected him for being honest about it.

Posted by Mullah Richard 2009-01-27 09:37|| 2009-01-27 09:37|| Front Page Top

#3 Yeah, who really needs fifty redundent administrative units that reduce efficiency and consolidation of power for the good of the ~~women and children~~ ~~state~~ people? And while you're at it Senator put a name change into that amendment to the Federal Republic of America, cause we don't need no stinking 'States' in the name anymore.

Posted by Procopius2k 2009-01-27 09:48|| 2009-01-27 09:48|| Front Page Top

#4 I like Mike's solution only I would changed it in this little way...
The temp Senator couldn't run!
That would mean they were actually likely to be near Washington or on a Junket.

Posted by 3dc 2009-01-27 09:48|| 2009-01-27 09:48|| Front Page Top

#5 I like the suggestion, but instead of 90 days, make it till the next scheduled statewide election. That way the state doesn't have the expense of running a special election.

While we're at it, how 'bout a run-off (next scheduled) election for any congressional election that's within say 0.5% (i.e. Democrat margin of fraud).

Posted by DMFD 2009-01-27 10:57|| 2009-01-27 10:57|| Front Page Top

#6 Let us all take a moment to quietly reflect on the 17th Amendment.

Posted by Iblis 2009-01-27 12:13|| 2009-01-27 12:13|| Front Page Top

#7 Another option would be to have the State Legislatures elect the replacement. Imagine the monkey wrench that could get thrown into the mix if the State House majority and the resigning/dead senator are from differnet parties

Posted by Cheaderhead 2009-01-27 17:18|| 2009-01-27 17:18|| Front Page Top

#8 Mullah Richard, you must live down the road a piece.

Feingold is the only politician I have ever dealt with who does not send boilerplate letters in response to voter input. He sent me about 15 pages of information and explanation on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac last fall, in response to a question.

I disagree with 90% of his positions, but at least he's straightforward.

Posted by mom">mom 2009-01-27 17:20|| idontknowbut.blogspot.com]">[idontknowbut.blogspot.com] 2009-01-27 17:20|| Front Page Top

#9 Feingold seeks to end gubernatorial appointment of U.S. senators

Unless you want to appoint a Kennedy.

Posted by bigjim-ky 2009-01-27 21:13|| 2009-01-27 21:13|| Front Page Top

#10 Gee, here's an idea - why not have ALL the Senators appointed by the state legislatures?

Wonder why we've never tried that?

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2009-01-27 22:10|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/] 2009-01-27 22:10|| Front Page Top

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