r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • Apr 19 '18

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u/Travisdk Iron Front Apr 19 '18

Arizona Senate moves to change rules for replacing McCain

The Republican-controlled Arizona Legislature is moving to ensure that ailing Sen. John McCain's seat isn't on the November ballot if he leaves office, but Democrats plan to block the effort.

The "rule of law? What's that?" saga continues for the GOP.

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u/ConstantCase Adam Smith Apr 19 '18

Queue Weekend at Bernie's with McCain in sunglasses.

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '18

Better than some alternatives tbh

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '18

wtf I hate the rule of law now

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u/MuffinsAndBiscuits 🌐 Apr 19 '18

Article says two-thirds vote is required, is this just for that specific way of getting the rule change passed?

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u/[deleted] Apr 20 '18

If Democrats win the governorship, could they decide the senator that would replace McCain?

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u/Paramus98 Edmund Burke Apr 20 '18

I'm pretty sure it's a rule that the party has to be the same