Can Sarah Palin appoint herself as Senator if Stevens wins and then resigns? (vote, election)
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Can Sarah Palin appoint herself as Senator if Stevens wins and then resigns?
But, as a mere senator, she'd be out of the spotlight too often. Her present persona as Alaska's "maverick jr" governor puts her on a par with Jesse Ventura a decade ago. I'd bet that now she's a national figure and mouthpiece for the kooky religious right, she'll never want to step out of the limelight.
As I have posted in several threads, the answer to that question is NO.
At the most, she can appoint an interim chairholder. The State of Alaska will have to hold a special election to fill Steven's Senate seat in the event that he resigns or is expelled by the U.S. Senate should he even happen to win this election.
As I have posted in several threads, the answer to that question is NO.
At the most, she can appoint an interim chairholder. The State of Alaska will have to hold a special election to fill Steven's Senate seat in the event that he resigns or is expelled by the U.S. Senate should he even happen to win this election.
Sorry, I have looked through a bunch of threads and did not see the answer, but thanks.
As I have posted in several threads, the answer to that question is NO.
At the most, she can appoint an interim chairholder. The State of Alaska will have to hold a special election to fill Steven's Senate seat in the event that he resigns or is expelled by the U.S. Senate should he even happen to win this election.
Palin will be able to run for that Senate seat in a special election. I wonder if that is what the people of Alaska are hoping will happen. By voting in a convicted felon, if he wins, the door is open for Palin. Why else vote for him?!?
But, as a mere senator, she'd be out of the spotlight too often. Her present persona as Alaska's "maverick jr" governor puts her on a par with Jesse Ventura a decade ago. I'd bet that now she's a national figure and mouthpiece for the kooky religious right, she'll never want to step out of the limelight.
As an aside, there is a key difference in your comparison to Ventura. While he never got my vote, Ventura was a surprisingly skilled governor who did alot of good for the State of Minnesota. He helped increase transparency in government, and is the main reason why Minneapolis has a light rail train. A little eccentric, sure; but prob. the best governor we have had for nearly 20 years.
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Can Sarah Palin appoint herself as Senator if Stevens wins and then resigns?
