Bonnie Newman has been named to replace New Hampshire Senator Judd Gregg. The Republican Gregg will resign if the Senate confirms him as the new Commerce Secretary.
Governor Lynch indicated that Newman will not run for a full term in 2010. Democratic Rep. Paul Hodes is expected to declare his candidacy shortly.
This seat will be one of the top pickup ops for Dems in 2010 and is part of the favorable landscape for further Democratic gains.
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Showing posts with label Judd Gregg. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Feingold attacks undemocratic method of selecting Senators
Sen. Russ Feingold is pushing for a Constitutional amendment that would call for special elections to replace Senators instead of gubernatorial appointments. The recent controversies in replacing Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Judd Gregg have added fuel to the fire.
“But the apparent behind-the-scenes deal-making that went on to determine who will fill Senator Gregg's vacancy is alarmingly undemocratic," Feingold said. "Once again, Americans will be represented in the Senate for nearly two years by someone they had no hand in electing."
Details at the Raw Story.
“But the apparent behind-the-scenes deal-making that went on to determine who will fill Senator Gregg's vacancy is alarmingly undemocratic," Feingold said. "Once again, Americans will be represented in the Senate for nearly two years by someone they had no hand in electing."
Details at the Raw Story.
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