How quickly could VT come up with a replacement senator if Leahy (sp?) resigns?? nt

[LAS14]

[drray23]

1. well, the republican governor would name one.nt.

[Blue_true]

4. Fortunately he is pretty moderate, though a little conservative on economic issues.

So, it would seem that he is unlikely to appoint a known right winger.

[handmade34]

2. from statements considering Sander's possible replacement

Under Vermont law, the governor has six months from the date a vacancy occurs to hold a special election. The winner would complete Sanders' term, which expires in January 2025. The governor is also empowered to appoint an interim senator to fill the post until the special election took place.

Scott, a Republican, said he would abide by Vermont's tradition of naming a replacement from the same party as the outgoing officeholder — in Sanders' case, an independent. The governor said he would not appoint anyone to the interim position who planned to run in the special election because doing so would give that person "a leg up" in the race.

[elleng]

3. Thanks.

[Demsrule86]

8. Talk is cheap. He is a GOP...I don't buy it.

[handmade34]

10. I disagree with Phil Scott

on many things... but he is one of just a couple of Republicans that aren't completely awful... Gov. Scott was one of the first people to speak out against trump (he voted for Biden) and he has done a very good job with Covid-19... he tends to be a man of his word

[brooklynite]

5. Why are we discussing this?

[Proud Liberal Dem]

6. See here

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100215011259

[PoliticAverse]

9. Senator Leahy was taken to the hospital "for observation"...

See: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/01/26/nation/vermont-senator-patrick-leahy-taken-hospital-observation/

[Demsrule86]

7. He won't resign for God's sake...not quick enough.