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It will look political, but to prevent that guy from being a senator I say do it. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #1
"It will look political." WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #2
Ok yea I am with you on this one. hrmjustin Nov 2012 #18
They're politicians. Everything they do is political. nichomachus Nov 2012 #53
If they change it it has to be done before he is confirmed Angry Dragon Nov 2012 #3
Like I said WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #7
Recommend. People on DU need to read this. Thanks, Will! nt babylonsister Nov 2012 #4
No. nt msanthrope Nov 2012 #8
Hahaha! Allrighty then! babylonsister Nov 2012 #13
Article 1, Section 10. It wouldn't pass a Calder analysis. nt msanthrope Nov 2012 #5
I had to look that up WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #9
Well, that would be the Constitution, Will. And the scenario you suggest msanthrope Nov 2012 #16
I was talking about "Calder analysis," smartass. WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #19
when they changed in 2004- was there an open or potentially open senate seat at the time? BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #24
Not open yet, WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #25
oopsie...I forgot that Kerry was running for potus at the time. BlueMan Votes Nov 2012 #34
See post 2 WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #40
Kerry lost the presidential election, Will. Therefore, with no vacant seat, no case. msanthrope Nov 2012 #32
Even though they actually did change the law? WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #33
Yes. There was simply no 'Plaintiff' when Kerry lost. msanthrope Nov 2012 #35
Interesting. WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #36
Yes. They quite stupidly risked a case that could have morphed into giving the msanthrope Nov 2012 #37
Thanks. WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #38
I should have more patience, frankly. Please forgive my churlishness this evening. msanthrope Nov 2012 #41
Heh WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #42
Calder v. Bull. msanthrope Nov 2012 #44
So not horse racing. WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #46
Oh, Jesus, what a memory you stirred....taking my grandfather to msanthrope Nov 2012 #52
I doubt it would happen (reversal). TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #6
It did st17011864200074656 Nov 2012 #47
Kirk held the seat temporarily until the special election which had to be held within 145 days. n/t Tx4obama Nov 2012 #55
Oh Gawd, my dear Will, I sure hope you're right... CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #10
Well, even if they don't change the law WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #11
OK, that helps..........thanks! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #30
I don't think I could deal with another Brown campaign TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #12
It was not fun WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #15
Bill Weld is back in town. TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #20
Anything is possible WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #23
He did go with a law firm, TheCowsCameHome Nov 2012 #27
He dumped his wife after he left the state for NY--traded her in for a younger model, I think. MADem Nov 2012 #45
He was done when Jesse Helms broke his ambassadorship over his knee. WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #48
Me neither. He's a bit too frayed about the edges. nt MADem Nov 2012 #49
I cheered when I read Kerry as a possible choice. Then I read DU and felt like a chump. Then you. Gregorian Nov 2012 #14
Gregorian, such is the power of DU. babylonsister Nov 2012 #21
thats good news riverwalker Nov 2012 #17
Your lips to the Party's ears. n/t BlueToTheBone Nov 2012 #22
I know, but...the NEW appointee will have a tough run the next election. Unlike Kerry. nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2012 #26
I could never understand why MA elected Brown. Teabagger enthusiasm? AlinPA Nov 2012 #28
Teabagger money WilliamPitt Nov 2012 #29
Sounds something like PA. Teabagger senator (Toomey) elected with low voter turnout and outspent AlinPA Nov 2012 #43
But why would anyone want Kerry to leave the Senate anyhow? We need liberals w/seniority graham4anything Nov 2012 #31
Kerry turns 69 this December and Warren is not far behind him karynnj Nov 2012 #57
I agree with your assessment of the situation. nt MADem Nov 2012 #39
I really like Kerry. Starry Messenger Nov 2012 #50
Brown's awful antics will not age well MannyGoldstein Nov 2012 #51
You can NOT be sure...and I would object if they did... brooklynite Nov 2012 #54
When Kennedy died the state legislature allowed the Gov to temporarily appoint Kirk, BUT Tx4obama Nov 2012 #56
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