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Aug 31, 2009 4:19 AM

The Politics of Succession

Posted by Paula_Ebben
 

And so it begins.  Today full attention will turn to the biggest political question for Massachusetts in decades - who will fill Ted's shoes?  Who could possibly have the same cache in Washington?  The Globe argues it's up to Joe.  The Herald's focusing on Vicki.  Does she want it?   One columnist thinks she's the only logical choice.  And there it was yesterday - Kennedy's good friends and colleagues appearing to lay the groundwork - of course Vicki would be a wonderful choice and would have their full support.

If a Kennedy - nephew or widow - takes over the Senate seat - is it a good idea because it will mean the power remains for Massachusetts in the Senate?  Or is it time to move on from the Kennedy dynasty?

 

 

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  • Sep-18 - RonG

    The solution seems very obvious to me.  The sitting governor should be allowed to appoint ...  Show Full Comment
  • Sep-17 - mphs Democrats hipocritical?? Ya think?? How much more obvious could it be?
  • Sep-17 - bmach Just what benefits will a temporary replacement for Kennedy end up with afetr serving as Senator?...  Show Full Comment
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