the executive thereof to make temporary appointments
This is the fear. That the Republican would nominate a Republican to hold the seat until a special election can be held. Which may be a long time away. Anytime that the Republicans hold the majority (which they would with Cheney's tie-breaker) would be something to fear, say Democrats. It all looks moot, though, since you can take extended leaves of Congress without losing your seat.
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That is the fear
Date: 2006-12-15 02:28 pm (UTC)This is the fear. That the Republican would nominate a Republican to hold the seat until a special election can be held. Which may be a long time away. Anytime that the Republicans hold the majority (which they would with Cheney's tie-breaker) would be something to fear, say Democrats. It all looks moot, though, since you can take extended leaves of Congress without losing your seat.