[kabar]

Kyl only appointed thru January 19, 2019. A new replacement will be named that will serve the rest of the McCain term.

This is a smart move. Assuming Ducey will be making the appointment, the GOP can select someone who will run in 2020. Being in the job for almost two years gives that person a leg up on the nomination, and if selected, in the general election.

[Coronal]

That assumes that Ducey will win reelection. If not, David Garcia will make that appointment, and it won’t be a Republican.