[Phantom Lord]

It would show a great deal of bipartisanship if he would appoint a democrat and not tip the balance of power as a result of a horrible tragedy.

Screw bipartisanship. Appoint a republican.

It would not be without precedent for a Gov. to appoint a replacement with someone from his own party when the person being replaced was of the opposite party.

I wish nothing but the best for Sen. Johnson and his family.

[Dante3]

I wish him recover.

The runner up in the election should replace him.