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Spin Zone / Re: Franken resigns in disgrace
« on: December 18, 2017, 09:55:55 AM »
Here is the problem.
MN Governor (Dem) appoints LT Governor (Dem) then the Senate President (Rep) becomes LT Governor.
Normally a special election would be held for the empty Senate seat.
Rep control the senate by a single vote 34-33, They say the new LT governor can also stay a senator. Of course Dem say she can not.
https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2017/12/constitutional-mess-created-tina-smiths-appointment
Now there is a possible plan to make a deal.
Call a special session - Senate vote for a new President Of the Dem choice - that person then becomes LT Governor - Senate elect the old President again.
http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/14/heres-a-6-step-plan-to-avoid-a-court-battle-over-that-whole-al-franken-tina-smith-succession-thing/
MN Governor (Dem) appoints LT Governor (Dem) then the Senate President (Rep) becomes LT Governor.
Normally a special election would be held for the empty Senate seat.
Rep control the senate by a single vote 34-33, They say the new LT governor can also stay a senator. Of course Dem say she can not.
https://www.minnpost.com/politics-policy/2017/12/constitutional-mess-created-tina-smiths-appointment
Now there is a possible plan to make a deal.
Call a special session - Senate vote for a new President Of the Dem choice - that person then becomes LT Governor - Senate elect the old President again.
http://www.twincities.com/2017/12/14/heres-a-6-step-plan-to-avoid-a-court-battle-over-that-whole-al-franken-tina-smith-succession-thing/