Buckbo
08-20-2009, 02:36 PM
In his letter, which was obtained by the Globe, Kennedy said that he backs the current succession law, enacted in 2004, which gives voters the power to fill a US Senate vacancy. But he said the state and country need two Massachusetts senators.
“I strongly support that law and the principle that the people should elect their senator,’’ Kennedy wrote. “I also believe it is vital for this Commonwealth to have two voices speaking for the needs of its citizens and two votes in the Senate during the approximately five months between a vacancy and an election.’’
link (http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/08/20/kennedy_looking_ahead_urges_a_quick_filling_of_sen ate_seat/)
Why should the current law not be enforced when it comes to TK's senate seat? Massachusetts current succession law should apply if TK's seat becomes vacant, I see no reason his wishes for special treatment should be granted. :shrug:
“I strongly support that law and the principle that the people should elect their senator,’’ Kennedy wrote. “I also believe it is vital for this Commonwealth to have two voices speaking for the needs of its citizens and two votes in the Senate during the approximately five months between a vacancy and an election.’’
link (http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/08/20/kennedy_looking_ahead_urges_a_quick_filling_of_sen ate_seat/)
Why should the current law not be enforced when it comes to TK's senate seat? Massachusetts current succession law should apply if TK's seat becomes vacant, I see no reason his wishes for special treatment should be granted. :shrug: