[Palmetto Patriot]

If the Governor names a replacement before July 3, 2010, then his replacement must go through the primary process and stand for election. If the Governor waits until after July 3, his successor finishes out the term.

So Byrd is not dead until Joe Manchin says he's dead?

[Palmetto Patriot]

So Byrd is not dead until Joe Manchin says he's dead?

The Dems will "deem" him alive until July 4.

Yeah, that's the ticket!