Posted on 04/17/2018 8:30:48 PM PDT by Olog-hai
The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature is moving to ensure that ailing Sen. John McCains seat isnt on the November ballot if he leaves office, but Democrats plan to block the effort.
The effort emerged Tuesday as the state Senate put an emergency clause on a bill changing how members of Congress who die or resign are replaced.
U.S. Senate vacancies are filled by a governors appointee, with the seat on the next general election ballot. The secretary of state has interpreted that to mean that if McCains seat is vacated by May 31, it would be on the August primary and November general election ballot. The new proposal changes that to 150 days before the primary, or March 31 of this year. That takes McCains seat out of play.
McCain was diagnosed with brain cancer last summer and has been recovering in Arizona since before Christmas. He was hospitalized over the weekend for intestinal surgery needed to stem an infection and remains in a Phoenix hospital in stable condition.
The emergency clause requires a two-thirds vote, and Democratic Sen. Steve Farley said that wont happen.
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Troubling news today, as well, where a RAT is leading all GOP senate candidates in Arizona’s race to replace Flake.
I kind of liked Kelli Ward, but haven’t seen or heard much from her for quite some time.
Between a RAT leading for this seat—and McShame’s refusal to relinquish his grip on power even though he is physically unable to fulfill his duties—prospects in Arizona are looking rather bleak!!!
We don’t want McCain to resign prior to May 31, or there will be a second Senate election in AZ this November; if he waits until after May 31 to resign, the new senator appointed by the Governor may serve until November 2020.
Thanks and appreciate the information.
Hopefully, McCain will resign, perhaps this summer, and give Governor Ducey the opportunity to appoint a quality MAGA conservative to serve until November 2020.
Thanks again and good luck in Arizona.
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