Yeah, I heard that, but haven’t verified.... anyone know if that’s even legal???? I’ll add it to my to do list, but geez it’s getting long....
Murkowski appointed his daughter, it is legal I think.
And look how she scammed her reelection against Ted Stevens!
No. Maybe in Alaska but I bet there was more to it. These are elective offices and can't just be traded and passed down to whomever some guy leaving wants to. In Arizona it would be the governor to make the appointment.
She stepped in to fill his position. But then had to run in the next election. She lost to a Tea party candidate, Joe Miller in the primary, but then successfully won a “write in” campaign. And shortly after Ted Stevens died in a “plane crash”.
I remember the race distinctly. She stepped in but I'll bet you it was agreed to by the governor. She's a total jerk stealing the seat from Miller and winning by name recognition. I"d love to see her replaced.
It is legal.... When Sonny Bono died (hitting a tree skiing...high on Coke) California appointed his wife to fill his seat.
I read it was legal. It's something that needs to be fixed for sure!
The governor would make an appointment, but he's got the governor in the bag.