This is Katie Britt mentioned in the article...but I have no idea where she stands philosophically.
Posted on 11/20/2020 11:31:15 AM PST by RandFan
All eyes are on Alabama Sen. Richard Shelby, the 86-year-old veteran lawmaker who some think will retire rather than run for another full six-year term.
Talk in Alabama political circles is also focused on who might succeed Shelby, with sources saying he has expressed interest to various people about his intent to retire and his desire to have Katie Britt, his former chief of staff, succeed him.
“Shelby has indicated to a number of people and … he has even indicated to myself that he would not be seeking election for another term,” said one Alabama Republican source familiar with the matter.
When asked about any reelection plans for 2022, Shelby told The Hill on Tuesday that he would address the issue in the coming weeks.
“I’m going to make a public announcement on that in January,” the senator said.
When asked about whether he would want Britt to follow in his footsteps, Shelby said she has to decide for herself if she wants to run.
“She’d make a good senator,” he added, noting that she is “talented.”
In a subsequent statement to The Hill, Britt said it’s too early to discuss her political future or Shelby’s.
“Please know that I am incredibly honored and humbled to even be included in such a conversation. But Richard Shelby has more than earned the right to determine and let everyone know what his future holds. I have too much respect for him to engage in any such conversation prematurely,” Britt said.
Sources say Shelby, the powerful chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, may be waiting to see whether Republicans can hold on to their majority in the Senate to determine whether he retires before his current term ends in January 2023.
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Do we know of any good conservatives to get behind?
“Aw, Jeez, not Roy Moore again!”
This is the guy that deliberately f***ed Alabama and the Nation by getting on national television and urging everyone to vote against Judge Roy Moore on the basis of the massive series of lies the Democrat media spread about him.
He is a Republican backstabber that cost us a Senate seat when it would have made a great deal of difference to Trump's agenda.
I know we don’t want his chief of staff.
Agree.
There must be someone in the state legislature or senate who can step up!
She’s a looker-that counts(again). if she can be appointed for 2 years I say go for it-incumbancy. Same with Grassley. A couple of others from deep red states also.
Maybe we need a mandatory retirement age for Senators, Representatives, Judges, and Bureaucrats?
What is it about long term Senators who think that the seat belongs to them and they get to select their replacement.
In a few years they won’t be known as a Senator, but as a dead politician.
Don’t vote for anyone who isn’t on the MAGA Train.
It’s our GOP Now.
Just a reminder that Shelby was elected as a democrat and became a Republican only after the Republicans took the Senate in ‘94.
Deep red state. No Chuck Hagels/Linda’s.
Then there’s the thought thatone must win an election or 2. Too many dirt diggers for newcomers.
This is Katie Britt mentioned in the article...but I have no idea where she stands philosophically.
Britt is young. I worry about her current job and her employer’s association with the Chamber of Commerce.
We definitely don’t want a coronation let her compete in the primary with others.
I’d rather he be re-elected and then step down where the governor can replace.
My choice would be Mo Brooks.
Agreed.
Do it the old fashioned way. let the party choose. They’ll pick someone who will keep the seat.
Oh no, definitely not. Needs a full vetting.
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