Arizona lawmakers at odds over a bill that could keep a McCain successor off the ballot this year

[Eugene]

Source: Washington Post

By John Wagner April 20 at 9:12 AM

State lawmakers in Arizona are sparring over legislation that would give a Republican successor to Sen. John McCain a pass on having to stand for election in November if the ailing six-term senator resigns or dies by the end of next month.

Leaders of the Republican-controlled state Senate say they plan a vote next week on the measure, which could have implications for control of the U.S. Senate and has intensified the spotlight on the health of McCain (R-Ariz.), who is battling brain cancer.

Democrats have cried foul and are vowing to block the bill, which they argue reflects how worried Republicans are about defending GOP-held seats, even in a red state like Arizona, where the state’s other U.S. Senate seat is also on the ballot in November. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) is not seeking reelection.

Under current law, a McCain successor appointed by Gov. Doug Ducey (R) after May does not have to stand for election until 2020. The legislation in question expands that window to include anyone appointed between now and then, as well.

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[bucolic_frolic]

1. Nice of the GOP to wait for a cold body before the cannibalism begins

And one of their own!

[sandensea]

2. They don't call him Doug Douchey for nothing.

I expected noting less.

[StarzGuy]

3. Not Suprised

Not surprised at this douchebag and his sack of cronies in the ultra right wing government in charge in my state of Arizona. These t _ _ds will do anything to stay in power and that includes be ghoulish over McCain's pending demise(?).

I have to laugh at the Red for Ed movement. They voted 78% in favor of a striking but holding off 3 days next week to give parents time to secure babysitting for their kids who might be out of the classroom due to some teachers going out on strike(?)

The media is having a field day tearing down the movement by editorializing comments against the movement stating that there are many teachers who have said they do not support the movement and will not go out on strike. One local FOX Nazi news network tries to equate this pending strike to some copper strikes many decades ago. Seems like this affiliate is more concerned on making news rather than reporting the news.

[cbdo2007]

4. Wow, his health must really be declining if they don't think he'll make it until the end of May.

[Yavin4]

5. Why not just cancel all elections entirely?

These people go to great lengths to avoid subjecting themselves to the will of the voters.

[barbtries]

6. fucking republicans

they'll stop at nothing including fighting over the man's sickbed.

[Sunlei]

7. Republicans are freakin' vultures, McCains not dead! He could beat the odds.1% chance,still a chance

[mac56]

8. Republicans can't win a fair fight.

[pecosbob]

9. They want to give some chump a six and a half year term without having

to stand for election? Not a chance. Somebody has to run for election. The current Arizona law is unconstitutional.