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BigDaddy44 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 06:49 AM Original message |
Ted Kennedy: I'd like wife to take seat |
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Cooley Hurd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 06:51 AM Response to Original message |
1. . |
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ayeshahaqqiqa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 06:53 AM Response to Original message |
2. Wise for Ted to let his wishes be known |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 06:55 AM Response to Original message |
3. I believe she would fare well if she did run in the future. |
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cornermouse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 06:56 AM Response to Original message |
4. I'd say the doctors told him what the prognosis is |
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hopein08 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:54 PM Response to Reply #4 |
141. Note that the Mass. Dem. spoke to him BEFORE the health crisis. |
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MaineDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:06 AM Response to Original message |
5. I wonder how that will go over with MASS Congressional delegation? |
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mucifer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:07 AM Response to Reply #5 |
6. I think they will be respectful |
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MaineDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:13 AM Response to Reply #6 |
7. I'm not so sure |
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susankh4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:21 AM Response to Reply #7 |
10. Me too. |
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BREMPRO (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:27 AM Response to Reply #10 |
13. she can't be installed, but must win a special election. |
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catgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:37 AM Response to Reply #13 |
17. I thought the Gov. picks a replacement |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:41 AM Response to Reply #17 |
21. No. There has to be a special election within 145 - 160 days, I believe |
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zippy890 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:45 AM Response to Reply #21 |
23. that is correct - there must be special election |
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sallyseven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:44 AM Original message |
No he does not. they were |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:29 AM Response to Original message |
61. No, they didn't throw it to the legislators. There is a SPECIAL ELECTION. |
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Exultant Democracy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:12 AM Response to Reply #17 |
98. Different rules in different states. Some let gov pick replacements for the rest of the term |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:32 AM Response to Reply #10 |
15. Having her finish his term, you mean |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:24 AM Response to Reply #15 |
40. He doesn't want her to be "installed". He's just saying who he thinks MA should vote for.... |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:52 AM Response to Reply #15 |
70. There is no "temporary" about it. The rules have been changed. |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:16 AM Response to Reply #70 |
76. I honestly don't think she'd win |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:55 AM Response to Reply #76 |
91. Neither do I, frankly. You never know, though. |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 06:13 PM Response to Reply #91 |
163. And actually , "Poor Joan" is the one that really deserves sympathy. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:19 PM Response to Reply #163 |
169. She actually does get it from the people of the Bay State. |
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catgirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:36 AM Response to Reply #10 |
16. Why do you assume Vicki isn't capable? |
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susankh4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:39 AM Response to Reply #16 |
18. No I'm not. |
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Zachstar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:05 AM Response to Reply #18 |
73. In her state if others feel that another is better to represent them they will elect them. |
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klyon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:28 AM Response to Reply #18 |
78. she is probably the best thing to happen to him |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:39 AM Response to Reply #78 |
117. She should start up a foundation to help people rehabilitate themselves from addiction, then. |
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MaineDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:39 AM Response to Reply #16 |
19. No, I don't mean that at all |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:47 AM Response to Reply #19 |
24. A few heavyweights are content with more powerful roles in the House |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:53 AM Response to Reply #24 |
122. They aren't "content." They just figured that neither one was leaving any time soon. |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:59 AM Response to Reply #122 |
125. How do you know they aren't content where they are? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:18 PM Response to Reply #125 |
129. Because they weren't content four years ago. As I NOTED in my last post. |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 03:56 PM Response to Reply #129 |
160. I don't know what ompel means, |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:01 PM Response to Reply #160 |
168. It's compel, without the C. |
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rpannier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:09 PM Response to Reply #129 |
165. IMO I think anyone who has ever been interested (and has the means to run ) will run |
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Dogtown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:00 AM Response to Reply #10 |
47. too harsh |
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susankh4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:17 AM Response to Reply #47 |
55. Last time I knew... |
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Dogtown (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:34 AM Response to Reply #55 |
62. Oh, one of *those* |
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Zachstar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:02 AM Response to Reply #10 |
72. There is no such thing as installing in congress. |
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merh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:49 AM Response to Reply #10 |
87. What are you anti-female politician or something |
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bean fidhleir (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 01:12 PM Response to Reply #10 |
149. The wealthy are always dynastic - everything is always about them, to them |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:13 AM Response to Reply #7 |
100. Why, what are her political leanings? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:19 AM Response to Reply #6 |
57. I sure as hell hope NOT. I want Barney Frank to run. He's overdue. |
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galledgoblin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 02:33 PM Response to Reply #57 |
156. ooo I like that idea (n/t) |
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jackster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:47 AM Response to Reply #6 |
67. Coming from Mass.... |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:20 PM Response to Reply #67 |
130. Coming from MA, I think you misread the electorate. |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 05:51 PM Response to Reply #67 |
162. Really? Then Why didn't Mass support Obama? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:56 PM Response to Reply #6 |
142. I think they'll be respectful as they disabuse her of the notion, certainly. |
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chimpymustgo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 01:31 PM Response to Reply #6 |
152. How about being respectful of democracy. He can't leave his seat to her in his will. Geez people. |
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jackster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 04:31 PM Response to Reply #152 |
161. he's not... He knows that there will be a election |
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geiger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:26 AM Response to Reply #5 |
12. perhaps it puts to rest the need for fiendish speculation. |
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Tesha (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:06 AM Response to Reply #5 |
34. I wondered if Marty Meehan has been kicking himself lately for choosing as he did. (NT) |
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chelsea0011 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:07 AM Response to Reply #5 |
35. There are probably more than one who are dissappointed to hear |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:15 AM Response to Reply #35 |
52. Sick elephant. Mitt didn't run for reelection, NOT because he would have been "too busy" as |
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chelsea0011 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 03:18 PM Response to Reply #52 |
158. You know, I never thought that empty shirt had a chance to be |
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chelsea0011 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:07 AM Response to Reply #5 |
36. There are probably more than one who are dissappointed to hear |
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Spouting Horn (310 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:46 AM Response to Reply #5 |
44. And what about his nephew? |
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iconicgnom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:52 AM Response to Reply #44 |
89. "The Senate isn't the House of Lords" - exactly my thought. |
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mac2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 01:45 PM Response to Reply #89 |
154. Seems that way by the legislation they pass. |
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mac2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:16 AM Response to Original message |
8. Depends on her politics doesn't it? |
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OzarkDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:40 AM Response to Reply #8 |
20. Interesting proposal |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:48 AM Response to Reply #20 |
25. Deleted message |
mac2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:57 AM Response to Reply #25 |
27. Kennedy is going sailing so he's getting on with his life. |
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OzarkDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:03 AM Response to Reply #25 |
48. Making a valid point |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:17 AM Response to Reply #25 |
56. No, it ISN'T dispicable. Read the article. It's not a "finish out the term appointment." |
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iconicgnom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:54 AM Response to Reply #25 |
90. Well, the thread is about exactly that point. |
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mac2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:05 AM Response to Reply #20 |
33. Mrs. Bono (R-CA) has been re-elected since taking her husband's |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:48 AM Response to Reply #20 |
86. You have no shame at all do you? |
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rpannier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:42 AM Response to Reply #8 |
22. I don't thinks that's correct |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:26 AM Response to Reply #22 |
60. No. A special election is held at once. The winner finishes out the term. |
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rpannier (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:04 PM Response to Reply #60 |
164. Thank you MADem |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:22 AM Response to Reply #8 |
59. NO--she would be up for election almost immediately. There's no "appointment" process. |
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goclark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:20 AM Response to Original message |
9. I'm with you Sen.. Kennedy |
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bdamomma (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:21 AM Response to Original message |
11. that would be wonderful if she did, why not. |
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Dead Elephant (68 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:29 AM Response to Original message |
14. Ted Kennedy is part of a dying breed |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:57 AM Response to Original message |
26. The seat should be put up for election by the population of MA. |
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mac2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:00 AM Response to Reply #26 |
28. Kennedy is in office until 2012. |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:01 AM Response to Reply #28 |
29. If he dies before then (God forbid), then the vacant seat should be |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:29 PM Response to Reply #28 |
131. If he doesn't die or resign. Then, there's a special election. |
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MissMillie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:19 AM Response to Reply #26 |
58. by law, it has to be. |
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mac2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 01:52 PM Response to Reply #58 |
155. Good point. |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 02:10 PM Response to Reply #26 |
174. See above - it will be. He is just making known his preference for |
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Sam Ervin jret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:01 AM Response to Original message |
30. I don't like inherited power. But I don't assume she has no talent either. Put her out there with |
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mac2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:03 AM Response to Reply #30 |
31. Apparently Ted doesn't want to return to work. |
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Squatch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:05 AM Response to Reply #31 |
32. If he's unable to perform his duties now or in the future, then what's keeping him from resigning? |
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ourbluenation (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:25 AM Response to Reply #32 |
41. who says he won't? |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:09 AM Response to Reply #32 |
97. Perhaps he wants to time his resignation to benefit his wife's candidacy |
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Sam Ervin jret (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:41 AM Response to Reply #31 |
65. he can't want to go through an election with his wife now? does he? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:31 PM Response to Reply #31 |
133. He doesn't have to. There is no rule that says a Senator has to show up. |
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Stuckinthebush (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:09 AM Response to Original message |
37. Bad idea |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:17 AM Response to Original message |
38. Only if she can win a primary election n/t |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:23 AM Response to Original message |
39. I hope the people of MA have and make a different choice. |
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1776Forever (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:30 AM Response to Original message |
42. I am not from MA but I would say give her a chance! I read a special election must be held - |
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masshole (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:44 AM Response to Original message |
43. No Special Election if Ted retires before July 8 |
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democrattotheend (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:49 AM Response to Reply #43 |
69. I hope he doesn't |
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Barack_America (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
45. All I hear about her from Ted's colleagues are glowing remarks. |
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nvme (486 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:57 AM Response to Original message |
46. I am about to be flame-bait |
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muryan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:06 AM Response to Reply #46 |
50. I have family in Mass |
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democrattotheend (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:07 AM Response to Reply #46 |
75. His successor would be picked by a special election |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:04 AM Response to Original message |
49. I appreciate the sentiment ... and I'm sure that Vickie Kennedy would be an asset --- |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:07 AM Response to Original message |
51. I'd like Barney FRANK to have that seat. Actually. |
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TheCowsCameHome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:15 AM Response to Reply #51 |
53. One Boston TV pundit suggested Frank is much more influential |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:35 AM Response to Reply #53 |
63. I have to say that the TV pundit has his head up his ass! |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:02 AM Response to Reply #63 |
92. He would start out as having the least seniority in the Senate |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:36 AM Response to Reply #92 |
115. Seniority hasn't been a prime factor since LBJ was majority leader. |
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mac2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:16 AM Response to Reply #51 |
54. Then who would replace Barney....Mrs. Kennedy? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:49 AM Response to Reply #54 |
68. She could stand for election to his seat if she wanted. And maybe, if she proved herself, |
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Pappy (113 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:35 AM Response to Original message |
64. Career politicians have got to go, and Ted is no exception |
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jackster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:58 AM Response to Reply #64 |
71. that thinking may be have worked in centuries past |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:35 AM Response to Reply #64 |
82. why? the peopel of mass wanted him. shouldnt the people get what they want? |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:03 AM Response to Reply #64 |
94. If the Founding Fathers had meant for that, why didn't they put term limits in the Constitution? |
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democrattotheend (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 09:44 AM Response to Original message |
66. Is he resigning now? |
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ckramer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
74. I'm 500% supporting the idea ! |
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theboss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:20 AM Response to Original message |
77. This tradition should have ended in the 50s. |
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ElsewheresDaughter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
79. Why not his nephew Robert F. Jr.? |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:35 AM Response to Reply #79 |
81. Is he a resident of MA? |
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ElsewheresDaughter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:51 AM Response to Reply #81 |
88. no...damn.....he lives in mt kisco, ny |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:05 AM Response to Reply #81 |
95. No, but his brother is: |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:13 AM Response to Reply #95 |
99. Well, I no longer have a horse in this race... |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 01:03 PM Response to Reply #95 |
145. Joe had to quit his run for the governorship a few years back. He's too much of a scandal magnet. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 01:00 PM Response to Reply #79 |
143. Maybe because he's from NY, and he's the likely successor to Clinton if she wins? NT |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:34 AM Response to Original message |
80. i find it amusing that no one is throwing the word dynasty around now. |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:03 AM Response to Reply #80 |
93. I thought that too. |
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Nihil (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 07:26 AM Response to Reply #93 |
172. Good point. |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:06 AM Response to Reply #80 |
96. That only applies to Bushes and Clintons |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:16 AM Response to Reply #80 |
102. We could say it's interesting that many who support Hillary are not defending |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:18 AM Response to Reply #102 |
104. i am not opposed to it. MA should vote in anyone who they want to. however i am not the |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:21 AM Response to Reply #104 |
106. What she said. |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:23 AM Response to Reply #106 |
109. proves how fake that outrage was. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:21 AM Response to Reply #104 |
107. Has Kennedy been whining about "dynasty'" for months? |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:22 AM Response to Reply #107 |
108. nope but people have been whining about dynasty for months now. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:33 AM Response to Reply #108 |
113. Well, I see your point, but I think if Hill were dying and wanted Bill |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:37 AM Response to Reply #113 |
116. this isnt about kennedy's health, its about his seat. |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:42 AM Response to Reply #116 |
118. It's about who he wants to fill his seat, because of his |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:58 AM Response to Reply #118 |
124. i find hypocrisy to be actively repulsive. nt |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:48 PM Response to Reply #124 |
138. As do I, thus my |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:54 PM Response to Reply #138 |
140. again i think you are deliberately confusing the threads. this is not the announcement that he is |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 01:02 PM Response to Reply #140 |
144. And his seat may be open due to a life threatening health issue. |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 01:04 PM Response to Reply #144 |
146. no i am not. several threads have been made about the announcement of his death |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 01:08 PM Response to Reply #146 |
147. We disagree. |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:23 AM Response to Reply #107 |
110. I don't think she was referring to Kennedy. |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:26 AM Response to Reply #110 |
111. i do too, i love ted kennedy and have cried several times now |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:30 AM Response to Reply #110 |
112. But this thread is about his wishes, and I feel he's being |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:33 AM Response to Reply #112 |
114. i am not scapegoating kennedy. i am accusing a lot of people of being hypocritical |
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mzmolly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:43 AM Response to Reply #114 |
119. I think there is a distinction to be made |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 02:15 PM Response to Reply #114 |
175. We know why that is |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:51 AM Response to Reply #112 |
121. No problemo. |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:57 AM Response to Reply #121 |
123. i cant believe it either. it seems like he should be there forever. |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:16 AM Response to Reply #80 |
103. Ironic huh? |
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La Lioness Priyanka (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:18 AM Response to Reply #103 |
105. hypocritical. nt |
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oasis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:41 PM Response to Reply #80 |
135. Hypocritic Underground |
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Gormy Cuss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:46 PM Response to Reply #80 |
136. I'll say it. The Kennedy dynasty had done well for MA and well by MA, but it's time for a change. |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 01:12 PM Response to Reply #80 |
148. Me, too. I say it all the time here at DU: Where you stand depends on where you sit. |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:37 AM Response to Original message |
83. I'm sure the governor will consider his recommendation. |
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LSK (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
84. how exactly does that work? can he just pass the Senate seat to his wife? |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:31 PM Response to Reply #84 |
170. Read the full thread and click on the links. You'll find the answers to all your questions |
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Strawman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
85. He can endorse whomever he chooses |
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Deep13 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:14 AM Response to Original message |
101. I always liked Robert Reich. He still lives in Boston, doesn't he? |
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BigDaddy44 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:46 AM Response to Reply #101 |
120. Yes, but his last name isn't Kennedy |
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David__77 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 11:59 AM Response to Original message |
126. Don't like the sound of it. |
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ckramer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:11 PM Response to Original message |
127. There is no one in this world knows better than Mrs. Kennedy on |
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Honeycombe8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
128. Sounds good. But I hope his "time" is not here, or near. nt |
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ShortnFiery (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:29 PM Response to Original message |
132. I love Teddy but I have a problem with these things ... nepotism |
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hughee99 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:32 PM Response to Original message |
134. I'd prefer to choose for myself, |
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dailykoff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:46 PM Response to Original message |
137. Well, it doesn't say he said it recently,so this looks like old news, |
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Liberty Belle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 12:53 PM Response to Original message |
139. Here's one widow who became the conscience of Congress during McCarthyism: |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 01:20 PM Response to Reply #139 |
150. Don't forget Mary Mary Bono Mack |
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suston96 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 01:26 PM Response to Reply #139 |
151. Huh? Why are you linking to My Du? |
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Liberty Belle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 03:16 PM Response to Reply #151 |
157. Wrong link, here's the right one: |
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seriousstan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 01:36 PM Response to Original message |
153. Ted takes this Camelot idea too literally. He doesn't have an heir to his seat. |
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Scout (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 03:33 PM Response to Original message |
159. Good for him for speaking up now. I think his wishes should be honored... |
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yellowcanine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 08:00 PM Response to Reply #159 |
167. I respect Ted Kennedy but this is an improper request. There is no "Kennedy Senate Seat." |
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many a good man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu May-22-08 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
166. Frank or Markey would make EXCELLENT Senators |
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Blue Gardener (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 06:44 AM Response to Original message |
171. How about Caroline Kennedy? |
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saracat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri May-23-08 02:06 PM Response to Reply #171 |
173. She is a New Yorker and not political. |
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