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To: Paul Kern who wrote (92193)10/27/2008 9:59:17 PM
From: Dale Baker  Respond to of 541731
 
You're the reporter, you'll have to go dig in state regulations about US Senate appointments for that. I never heard if there is a rule barring a governor from appointing themselves or not. Wouldn't surprise me if such a rule exists to keep grasping ambitious governors from vaulting themselves to DC anytime the opportunity presented itself.



To: Paul Kern who wrote (92193)10/27/2008 10:53:28 PM
From: JohnM  Respond to of 541731
 
Could the Caribou Barbie appoint herself to Steven's seat if he wins and resigns?

I have read that she could. But I don't know anymore than that. I do know it's been speculated in other cases in which sitting governors have some interest in heading to the senate when a seat opens up for an appointment.

I assume state law is the defining law.


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