Reply #10: This is what I'm wondering. How long will she be in office? [View All]

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Since this is an appointment, wouldn't it better to put someone in who won't lose their office and cause another appointment or election?

I agree with the OP that dynasties are too close to monarchies to us Merkins, but I think the problem is that it is an appointment.

I'm hoping whoever gets the appointment does no damage for the short period of time they are in office and doesn't become a sitting duck for the GOP.

Whoever Paterson picks has to be strong enough to withstand a full attack from the GOP.