|
Posted on 11/24/2012 9:17:41 AM PST by ConservativeStatement
Power-hungry Bay State Democrats — eyeing another potential Senate opening if U.S. Sen. John F. Kerry joins the Obama Cabinet— are quietly discussing reinstating a 2004 law that would let Gov. Deval Patrick appoint a permanent replacement to help keep the seat under party control until at least 2014.
“I think that would be preferable. It would certainly save the taxpayers money if they don’t have to pay for another election,” said Phil Johnston, former chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
“I think people are campaigned out. I think the governor is very popular and most voters would be happy to support his choice until the next general election,” Johnston added.
(Excerpt) Read more at bostonherald.com ...
Well then, by all means! Because we all know that saving money is at the top of the list when it comes to the taxpayers.
What a bunch of horsesh!t.
“I think that would be preferable. It would certainly save the taxpayers money if they don’t have to pay for another election,” said Phil Johnston, former chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic Party.
“I think people are campaigned out. I think the governor is very popular and most voters would be happy to support his choice until the next general election,” Johnston added.”
How very considerate of the little totalitarian.
Hate to be a nit pick, Amendments aren’t over turned, they are superceded or depracated. Laws are over turned. Judges can’t overturn Amendments.
Of course they want to change the rules, again, to suit their needs. This place is so messed up. I have many friends who grew up here and have no idea of how things work in other states. Sure there are corrupt politicians elsewhere (most are, right?) but people have been so indoctrinated here it truly is scary. Book smart but otherwise completely ignorant.
After Elizabeth Warren was elected by the voters, I don't see any downside.
If he had his druthers, he'd take the option to overturn it (for candidate X) and then re-instate it (for candidate Y). And so on, as needed.
It's as clear as DAY to me that, given 100% dems in power, we'd have outright totalitarianism, tyranny, communism, stagnant economy and widespread misery. Given 100% repubs in power, even with a good smattering of rino's, we'd have a humming constitutional republic with individual freedom and property rights and a vibrant economy.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.
