If Franken resigns, who will Gov Dayton

[redstateblues]

appoint to finish Al's term?

[JustAnotherGen]

1. I don't think it's the whole term (2020)

It would only be through January 2019 - i.e. 2018. Seat is up in November next year.

[geardaddy]

25. That is correct.

We'll be voting for BOTH senators in 2018 because of this.

[tazkcmo]

2. Who cares?

If it's not GOPee approved a simple accusation of any kind will ensure one is eventually found.

[Bettie]

3. Someone who will sit down and shut up

and not rile up our Republican masters.

[Kimchijeon]

4. Bingo

[TlalocW]

5. Salvador Dali once complained about how mundane life is

For instance, you order food in a restaurant, and the waiter doesn't bring you a telephone book that's on fire.

I'd like a little bit more of that in my life with maybe some irony thrown in so I'm pulling for Elayne Boosler.

But I'd also take Kathy Griffin in a pinch.

TlalocW

[book_worm]

6. If he does resign Dayton should appoint Keith Ellison

He's good on the issues and also that would be a big Fuck you to Trump.

[Wwcd]

8. God NO. Our Revolution ruined my appreciation for Ellison. Appoint a DEMOCRAT

If "enough is enough" then appt a woman to this seat.
That is the fairest way to replace Franken, considering this whole thing is about women.

A solid Dem should be chosen to replace solid Dem voice in the Senate.
Do Not step outside our Party.
There are 6 great Dem women in MN govt.
Betty McCollum is my choice.
Put the man/woman issue to rest.

Our Revolution also supports a man who, at age 30, believed in his writings about rape fantasy enough to publish them.
The sight & sound of him is a trigger to many women.
NO. Our Revolution did the Dem Party & women no favors to earn Franken's seat.

"Enough is Enough"

[DemocratSinceBirth]

18. Dayton should appoint himself and let his Lieutenant Governor and become Governor.

[Wwcd]

19. He should.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

24. A Minnesotan said they tried it before and it didn't work. Who knows ?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=9936163


Mark Dayton would make a fine senator as he was before.

[geardaddy]

31. He was a good senator

But the reich-wing attacked him mercilessly as a do-nothing. He was the junior senator when Paul Wellstone was the senior senator. They both voted against the IWR. He's not young anymore and has some health issues. He's not seeking reelection as Governor. He would be a good senator, but I'd rather have someone who could keep the seat in 2018.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

32. Who do you think he will appoint ?

How about Tim Walz ?

[geardaddy]

35. Tim Walz would be good.

I think he should appoint either MN-4's rep Betty McCollum or AG Lori Swanson.

[geardaddy]

23. No. Dayton is great, but he wouldn't run again in 2020.

He's not running for Gov again.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

34. Yeah, that worked so well in 1976

when Anderson resigned so his Lt. Gov. could appoint him Senator. Next election the Dems got their asses kicked.

[BannonsLiver]

14. Yeah, I'm sure Ellison could win a statewide race in MN

But hey who cares anymore. We are lambs.

[geardaddy]

22. Nope.

I want him to stay as my rep.

[OliverQ]

28. It's being confirmed he's resigning tomorrow by news outlets.

Sorry, but Republicans successfully got him booted.

[geardaddy]

29. I know Franken is resigning

I was saying I don't want Ellison to be appointed to his seat. I want him still as my rep in MN-5.

[mainstreetonce]

7. I wish

Hillary lived in Minnesota or
Rosie O'Donnell

[Wwcd]

10. Lol. Either would kick some pedo-repuke behinds

[sarisataka]

9. I would send

Ilhan Omar. She would lack experience but it would piss off Republicans.

Ilhan Omar (born 1982) is a Somali-American politician from Minnesota. In 2016, she was elected a Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, making her the first Somali-American Muslim legislator elected to office in the United States

[Wwcd]

12. Her Too!

Repuks would crap themselves

[BannonsLiver]

15. Right before they take the seat back in 2020.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

27. Unfortunately the election is state-wide, and there are some Democrats

out in the hinterlands who are almost Republicans and who would never vote for a Muslim. Same reason Keith Ellison probably wouldn't be appointed.

[Wwcd]

11. Here are 6 great MN Dem choices.

It just so happens that Minnesota has a lot of Democratic women who could make for viable Franken replacements – at least six, depending on who you ask.


One is Minnesota Lt. Gov. Tina Smith.
Another is Attorney General Lori Swanson.
A third is State Auditor Rebecca Otto.
A fourth is state House Minority Leader Melissa Hortman.
A fifth is Rep. Betty McCollum.
And a sixth is former state House Majority Leader Erin Murphy.

Any or all of these women seem as though they'd be a smart choice for Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton, should he have to appoint someone to take over from Franken.

[geardaddy]

21. I say Lori Swanson

She's won several statewide campaigns and would be like Elizabeth Warren in rooting out corruption.

[dembotoz]

13. i am open....could use the extra cash

clean record
pathetically dull history
long term dem

hell i would even try to cheer for the vikings instead of my packers

[Wwcd]

16. I will send MN Gov your bio.

This will seal the deal:
"would even try to cheer for the vikings instead of my packers "

That is a sacrifice left only for the truly honorable.

I'll highlight that commitment 👍

[dembotoz]

33. These are times of great sacrifice

[Cicada]

17. Garrison Keillor? Sheriff gunderson from Brainard?

[DFW]

20. I wish Walter Mondale were 20 years younger. n/t

On th other hand my first choice to serve our Al Franken's term is: AL FRANKEN (duh)

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

26. Lori Swanson or Betty McCollum, I think.

But whoever it is would have to run in 2018 in a special election.

[DonViejo]

30. Here's an article about potential replacements...

Franken resignation could upend Minnesota races
https://www.democraticunderground.com/10029936009

[Orsino]

36. A woman, please.

Ordinarily, I'd hide behind "the best Democrat available," but if we've got to lose Franken, let it be to promote a woman.

[Demsrule86]

37. What are the chances McConnell will seat said replacement before the Tax bill returneth or at all?

I give it 0 to none.