[amexmike]

How's this for a far fetched theory (or maybe not far fetched). Loretta Sanchez has been promoting Diane heavily for the last few days. Diane runs and wins then promotes Loretta Sanchez to senator (possibly the first hispanic woman Senator from California). Then she is also free to appoint Sanchez's replacement... uh Gray Davis?

[B-bone]

"Then she is also free to appoint Sanchez's replacement... uh Gray Davis?"

Up to this point, it would be what I would expect. Fortunatly, replacements for US Representatives are not appointed by the governers, but a special election is held.

[B-bone]

If I recall correctly, it would be held with the next general election which is scheduled in March 2004.

[B-bone]

If I recall correctly, it (US Rep replacement election) would be held with the next general election which is scheduled in March 2004.