Fetterman.

[Failzero]

It must be that the Computer Translator Is not cutting it anymore and he is rapidly approaching Turnip ...

 

[johngaltshrugged]

Either way what I said is correct. The governor appoints a replacement.

You sure about that? Pennsylvania law says otherwise

(b) Special Elections

Section 626. Special Elections for United States Senator; Nominations.--Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of United States Senator, said vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the vote of the electors of the State at a special election to be held at the time of the next general or municipal election, occurring at least ninety (90) days after the happening of such vacancy, and it shall be the duty of the Governor to issue writs of election to the various county boards of elections and to the Secretary of the Commonwealth within ten (10) days after the happening of said vacancy. Candidates to fill vacancies in the office of United States Senator shall be nominated by political parties, in accordance with the party rules relating to the filling of vacancies, by means of nomination certificates, in the form prescribed in section 630 of this act; and by political bodies, by means of nomination papers, in accordance with the provisions of sections 951, 952 and 954 of this act. Said nomination certificates and nomination papers shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of said special election. Until such time as said vacancy shall be filled by an election as herein provided, the Governor of the Commonwealth may make a temporary appointment to fill said vacancy.

1937 Act 320

www.legis.state.pa.us

 

[pknopp]

Just until next election.

Lol......

 

[pknopp]

You sure about that? Pennsylvania law says otherwise

(b) Special Elections

Section 626. Special Elections for United States Senator; Nominations.--Whenever a vacancy shall occur in the office of United States Senator, said vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by the vote of the electors of the State at a special election to be held at the time of the next general or municipal election, occurring at least ninety (90) days after the happening of such vacancy, and it shall be the duty of the Governor to issue writs of election to the various county boards of elections and to the Secretary of the Commonwealth within ten (10) days after the happening of said vacancy. Candidates to fill vacancies in the office of United States Senator shall be nominated by political parties, in accordance with the party rules relating to the filling of vacancies, by means of nomination certificates, in the form prescribed in section 630 of this act; and by political bodies, by means of nomination papers, in accordance with the provisions of sections 951, 952 and 954 of this act. Said nomination certificates and nomination papers shall be filed in the office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of said special election. Until such time as said vacancy shall be filled by an election as herein provided, the Governor of the Commonwealth may make a temporary appointment to fill said vacancy.

1937 Act 320

www.legis.state.pa.us

The next election. 2024.

 

[RetiredGySgt]

The next election. 2024.

No there is one this year.

 

[johngaltshrugged]

The next election. 2024.

IDK when the next municipal or general elections are but 2024 is still short of the full 6 year term Fetterman would've had as a newly selected Senator

 

[pknopp]

No there is one this year.

If that was the case........here is the argument.........Democrats think they can hide Fetterman even though he would never show up for months. (they can't).

Or they could appoint someone now which would give them the benefit of incumbency.

It makes no sense.

 

[pknopp]

IDK when the next municipal or general elections are but 2024 is still short of the full 6 year term Fetterman would've had as a newly selected Senator

And? You think the Democrats can hide him for 6 years?

 

[Failzero]

Endless Weekend in the Senate Chamber

 

[BackAgain]

If this were true wouldn't it have been reported by MSM by now?

I would imagine that at the very very least, any actual news reporters (worthy of the name) would be investigating the merits of that tweet.

 

[BackAgain]

And? You think the Democrats can hide him for 6 years?

The timing component of the tweet sailed very swiftly over your head.

Nobody said anything about hiding his alleged brain death for six years. Depending on the actual PA laws, it is apparent that the “hiding” of necessary would be up until around sometime in August. That’s shy of only six months.

 

[pknopp]

The timing component of the tweet sailed very swiftly over your head.

Nobody said anything about hiding his alleged brain death for six years. Depending on the actual PA laws, it is apparent that the “hiding” of necessary would be up until around sometime in August. That’s shy of only six months.

For what advantage? You would want to get an incumbent seated ASAP. While I dislike it, incumbency has huge advantages.

 

[BackAgain]

For what advantage? You would want to get an incumbent seated ASAP. While I dislike it, incumbency has huge advantages.

The advantage (as discussed in the tweet) would be that a replacement could be seated by a liberal Democrat without an election until the next general election.

 

[pknopp]

The advantage (as discussed in the tweet) would be that a replacement could be seated by a liberal Democrat without an election until the next general election.

They can hide this until then? No one ever see him? No questions ever asked?

 

[Failzero]

They can hide this until then? No one ever see him? No questions ever asked?

Weekend at Bernie’s in the US Senate

 

[Billy_Bob]

This should strain things... Now they must convene a special election.

Headline USA

Fetterman Rumored Brain-Dead as Dems Attempt to Avoid Special Election

By Ben Sellers
February 26, 2023

Excerpt:

(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) A viral tweet from John Cardillo, a former NYPD officer turned conservative radio host and social-media influencer, called for an investigation into whether Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., may be clinically brain dead as Democrats engage in a cover-up to avoid a special election before August.

Fetterman Rumored Brain-Dead as Dems Attempt to Avoid Special Election | Headline USA

(Ben Sellers, Headline USA) A viral tweet from John Cardillo, a former NYPD officer turned conservative radio host and social-media influencer, called for an investigation into whether Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., may be clinically brain dead as Democrats engage in a cover-up to avoid a special...

headlineusa.com

 

[EvilCat Breath]

Wasn't he always brain dead?

 

[Manonthestreet]

Beyond Weird - Senator John Fetterman Wife and Kids Fled Country After His Hospitalization - The Last Refuge

At first, I thought this story was fake. Then I thought it was likely just a misinterpretation of events. However, I was curious enough to just go look for myself, because there are quite a few people noticing it now. Indeed, the initial reports were not wrong. The background story of how...

theconservativetreehouse.com

 

[whitehall]

I'm temped to offer a cheap shot but I hope for his recovery and his resignation.

 

[Billy_Bob]

This is UNVERIFIED at this time, but the Fetterman camp have been quiet and his wife along with her children left the country.