Comments on: Durbin Calls for Special Election http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/12/09/durbin-calls-for-special-election/ Illinois, From Misery Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:39:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Truth Girl http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/12/09/durbin-calls-for-special-election/comment-page-1/#comment-18673 Truth Girl Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:36:29 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/?p=10896#comment-18673 I guess I was curious whether a special election was even constitutional given the old power of the state legislatures to select Senators. But I found all the answers I ever wanted here: http://senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/Vacancies.pdf I guess I was curious whether a special election was even constitutional given the old power of the state legislatures to select Senators. But I found all the answers I ever wanted here: http://senate.gov/artandhistory/history/resources/pdf/Vacancies.pdf

]]> By: ArchPundit http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/12/09/durbin-calls-for-special-election/comment-page-1/#comment-18671 ArchPundit Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:01:48 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/?p=10896#comment-18671 TG--you could pass a special election law very quickly. The problem comes if Blagojevich is still in power, he can veto--not a big deal, but he can draw it out inbetween when he gets the bill and vetoes it. Much easier to impeach and get him out of the way TG–you could pass a special election law very quickly. The problem comes if Blagojevich is still in power, he can veto–not a big deal, but he can draw it out inbetween when he gets the bill and vetoes it. Much easier to impeach and get him out of the way

]]> By: scorekeeper http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/12/09/durbin-calls-for-special-election/comment-page-1/#comment-18670 scorekeeper Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:56:35 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/?p=10896#comment-18670 Actually, the law says the leaders of both houses can call a special session if they work together. And while we're at it, there's also a provision that lets the state supreme court declare that the gov can't fulfill his duties, making the LtG the acting gov. Plenty of options here. Actually, the law says the leaders of both houses can call a special session if they work together. And while we’re at it, there’s also a provision that lets the state supreme court declare that the gov can’t fulfill his duties, making the LtG the acting gov. Plenty of options here.

]]> By: Dr. Squid http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/12/09/durbin-calls-for-special-election/comment-page-1/#comment-18669 Dr. Squid Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:42:41 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/?p=10896#comment-18669 The law is that only the governor can bring the Lege back for a special session, which isn't likely if the special session is to impeach said governor. Which brings up the question: Can Pat Quinn call a special session while Blagorgeous is being processed? The law is that only the governor can bring the Lege back for a special session, which isn’t likely if the special session is to impeach said governor.

Which brings up the question: Can Pat Quinn call a special session while Blagorgeous is being processed?

]]> By: Truth Girl (using the old name for kicks) http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/12/09/durbin-calls-for-special-election/comment-page-1/#comment-18667 Truth Girl (using the old name for kicks) Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:22:03 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/?p=10896#comment-18667 Is a special election legal, constitutional or otherwise allowed (even with legislation)? Is a special election legal, constitutional or otherwise allowed (even with legislation)?

]]> By: Barry http://archpundit.com/blog/2008/12/09/durbin-calls-for-special-election/comment-page-1/#comment-18666 Barry Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:11:27 +0000 http://archpundit.com/blog/?p=10896#comment-18666 I think Sen. Durbin's idea is a superb one. While I certainly believe that impeachment should begin at once, and that Mr. Quinn would make a god choice, the only way to free this selection from the taint of corruption is to have the voters decide. I think Sen. Durbin’s idea is a superb one. While I certainly believe that impeachment should begin at once, and that Mr. Quinn would make a god choice, the only way to free this selection from the taint of corruption is to have the voters decide.

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