Partisan Stupidity

[glatt]

Wasn't there a Democrat in congress a couple years ago who died, and it was too late to change the ticket, so the wife or somebody took the seat instead? I'm having a mental block and can't think of the name. If I could remember the name, I'd be able to look it up to see what happened there. I remember there was some partisan bickering over that one.

[Spexxvet]

Originally Posted by glatt

Wasn't there a Democrat in congress a couple years ago who died, and it was too late to change the ticket, so the wife or somebody took the seat instead? I'm having a mental block and can't think of the name. If I could remember the name, I'd be able to look it up to see what happened there. I remember there was some partisan bickering over that one.

The wife beat Ashcroft.

[glatt]

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

The wife beat Ashcroft.

Ah yes, thanks. It was Carnahan.

[tw]

Originally Posted by glatt

Wasn't there a Democrat in congress a couple years ago who died, and it was too late to change the ticket, so the wife or somebody took the seat instead?

I believe it depends on state laws. But in that case, the winner had (already) died. Therefore the Governor could appoint a replacement for his seat. The wife was selected by the state's Governor.

Stevens could win, and then resign. Palin might nominate someone else to take the seat. Partisan politics are more important than the voters or nation.

[classicman]

Originally Posted by glatt

Wasn't there a Democrat in congress a couple years ago who died, and it was too late to change the ticket, so the wife or somebody took the seat instead? I remember there was some partisan bickering over that one.

I remember that as well, but I think that is different than running after being convicted of a crime.