The Governor is a Republican
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If something happened (and I hope Leahy has a long and wonderful retirement), the Vermont governor is a typical NE Republican, mostly a RINO. I suspect whoever he appoints would be similar.
Because of Vermont law, a special election would be held in six months to fill the seat.
But for six months, the Republicans would control the Senate.
Wouldn't that be interesting?
Always remember, Operation Valkyrie was an act of sedition.
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Carle issued a statement Tuesday night indicating that Leahy had been discharged from the hospital. "After getting test results back, and after a thorough examination, Senator Leahy now is home. He looks forward to getting back to work," the statement said.
"Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08
The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.
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@george-k said in The Governor is a Republican:
Carle issued a statement Tuesday night indicating that Leahy had been discharged from the hospital. "After getting test results back, and after a thorough examination, Senator Leahy now is home. He looks forward to getting back to work," the statement said.
Is that a Ginsburg "looking forward to getting back to work"?
Pelosi is in her 80's, Leahy is in his 80's, Feinstein is in her latter 80's. Isn't it time to go home?
Always remember, Operation Valkyrie was an act of sedition.
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Always remember, Operation Valkyrie was an act of sedition.
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@jolly said in The Governor is a Republican:
@george-k said in The Governor is a Republican:
Carle issued a statement Tuesday night indicating that Leahy had been discharged from the hospital. "After getting test results back, and after a thorough examination, Senator Leahy now is home. He looks forward to getting back to work," the statement said.
Is that a Ginsburg "looking forward to getting back to work"?
Pelosi is in her 80's, Leahy is in his 80's, Feinstein is in her latter 80's. Isn't it time to go home?
If it weren't for Harris, the Democratic line of succession would look a lot like the late 80's USSR lineup.
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@jolly said in The Governor is a Republican:
The list is out of date.
But nobody has any business in the Senate or House in their 80's. Nobody.
I agree. There are obviously people who are very active, both in body and brain, in their 80s, but if the job is done properly, it is very difficult and stressing to be in the Congress.
Same with Supreme Court.
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@jolly said in The Governor is a Republican:
The list is out of date.
Yeah, John McCain is on it, as is Al Franken.
As of January 26, 2021, 5 senators are in their 80s, 18 are in their 70s, 32 are in their 60s, 30 are in their 50s, 14 are in their 40s, and 1 is in his 30s.
The median age of currently serving Senators is 67 years, 124 days.
The median age of taking office for currently serving Senators is 51 years, 75 days.
The median length of their Senate terms to date is 12 years, 23 days. -
