Posted on 03/05/2018 2:05:50 PM PST by jazusamo
Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) on Monday said he will resign from the Senate next month, saying his "health has become an ongoing challenge."
"I intend to fulfill my responsibilities and commitments to the people of Mississippi and the Senate through the completion of the 2018 appropriations cycle, after which I will formally retire from the U.S. Senate," Cochran said in a statement.
He is set to resign from his seat on April 1, according to his office.
Cochran is the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. His announcement comes as Congress aims to pass a mammoth government funding bill by March 23, and after months of speculation about his health.
Gov Phil said he didn’t want the job.
“It would have helped if Mitch and his crew had not helped kill them off in case you don’t remember.”
I have little time for Mitch McConnell but to imply that he had a part in killing them off is a bit absurd. Akin’s and Mourdock’s political demise was due to their inability to keep their brain and mouth engaged at the same time.
Yep, sorry.
Miss. Code Ann. 23-15-855
Within 100 days of when governor receives official notice of vacancy, unless vacancy occurs in the year of a general state or congressional election, in which case the vacancy is filled in that election
Gov makes interim appointment.
Your comment explains exactly how Mitch and crew keep getting away with this cr@p. How did Thad Cochran get elected?
I do, and they tried to make something of it, but as there was no possibility of unseating him, they didn't put in the usual effort that they do when they manipulate elections by their coverage.
People in MS will be so disappointed: they have nearly complete faith in incumbency to solve all matters.
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