[pnh102]

I hope Gov. Manchin takes his time. :)

[Falcon4.0]

He’s gonna wait for the bids to start rollin in.

[maggief]

It’s RE on line 1!

[silverleaf]

I am surprised obama and Reid didnt hustle him to appoint another democrat before the pen dropped from Sheets’ cold lifeless fingers

Maybe the senate seat auction is now open to the highest bidder- but carefully, very carefully

[exit82]

The Governor better check WV’s laws. If Byrd had checked out 7/3/10 or later, he could appoint someone.

Since Byrd checked out early, they have to have a special election.

Anyone from WV can confirm?

[WayneS]

West Virginia Gov. Joe Manchin says he will not appoint himself to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy created by the death of Sen. Robert C. Byrd...

That's mighty "white" of him.

[MSF BU]

I wonder what precisely is involved in the Governor declaring the seat vacant?

[frithguild]

Joe “Sending you to hell, from Almost Heaven, West Virginia” Manchin

[kidd]

WV Freepers:

You must demand a special election.

There was too much time left in Byrd’s term to allow the Gov to make an appointment. It is a requirement of WV state law that a special election take place.

[Paul46360]

NEWS FLASH from Chicago...Rod BLAGO is moving to WV and has submitted his name.

[oust the louse]

The only way to get rid of useless 9 term senators is to have them die...I hope these moron voters across the Country vote a ton of change into the offices in November.

[Kahuna]

Would be nice to get wire tap on Manchin’s phone. Rhambo and Axelrod will be taking an active role in the selection process for the people of West Virginia.