Will his brain surgery force the Republican Governor of South Dakota to appoint a replacement, which we assume, will also be a Republican?
This would tie the votes in the Senate 50% to 50%, with Cheney's vote as the tie breaker.
2006-12-14 05:27:57 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
If he doesn't resign (or die), the Senate will remain with a Democratic Majority.
He might even get Gov. Rounds to pledge to name a Democrat, should he volunteer to step aside.
Latest news indicate he is able to speak and think coherently.
2006-12-14 05:39:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
At this point, perhaps, perhaps not. The disease is rarely fatal, and the Governor may not be asked to select a replacement, as long as they can get Johnson sworn in. Johnson is expected to make a full recovery from surgery, and if he does, or even less then a full one, and he is sworn in, that seat is his for His entire term. There is no provision for a replacement of a senator mid-term, unless he resigns or dies. Even if he does not wind up actually being able to vote, but is sworn in and does not resign (which very well might happen while he recovers) the Senate is Democratic.
Of course, if he recovers and starts the term like normal, the point is moot.
2006-12-14 05:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by The Big Box 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-30 09:58:17 · answer #3 · answered by sessums 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess we will see what kind of "bawls" this Govenor will have...will he make his decision on the merit of the individual appointed or will he just throw someone in to stay out of the limelight.
It really would screw with the Dems, though if he did put a Republican in....
2006-12-14 05:46:30 · answer #4 · answered by Mikey ~ The Defender of Myrth 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard they put in a brain so now the guy can be a Republican anyway.
2006-12-14 06:50:55 · answer #5 · answered by pedohunter1488 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's too early to tell yet. It is usually fatal, but it sounds like they caught it early enough. But there is still a chance it could have caused brain damage.
2006-12-14 05:33:17 · answer #6 · answered by Mutt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often in these cases, A governor will give it back to the same party as a gesture of good will.
2006-12-14 05:29:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the operation was a full success, he will be ready for work by mid
January
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2006-12-14 06:17:10 · answer #8 · answered by producer_vortex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess it depends on the party affiliation of the brain surgeons!!!
Eeep!
2006-12-14 05:30:11 · answer #9 · answered by Nikki 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless he is physically incapacitated, he needs to resign for that to happen. If he doesn't resign, his staff can act in his behalf. It all depends on his outlook - if it is serious or not.
2006-12-14 05:37:06 · answer #10 · answered by SV 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋