The Blago Effect
Yes, the shamed former Governor of Illinois is still rippling the political fabric, including in his state’s neighbor to the West: Missouri.
… a bill sponsored by [Missouri State] Rep. Jason Smith, a Republican from Salem, would require special elections to fill mid-term openings in statewide offices, including U.S. Senator.
The bill was approved earlier by the House, and now waits for Senate passage.
As you might imagine, with a Democrat in the Governor’s office, high-profile Missouri Republicans really like this bill. However:
… the bill does not call for a special election to fill a void in the governor’s office. Under current law, that honor would go to the lieutenant governor …
Who happens to be … wait for it … a Republican.
How refreshing.
One Response to “The Blago Effect”
i don't know if it's just a happy coincidence that it's politically advantageous for one party in this situation… but it seems to make sense. i mean, following the federal/state allegory, since the veep takes over for the prez.
although, this is politics, and nothing is a coincidence. so maybe they're just super excited that they get to stick it to the dems AND make sense at the same time. which, let's face it, is a rarity for them these days.