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I think Grassley is in the deep stuff this time!!
It is hard to carp about Biden's age and then vote for an 89 year old for the next 6 year term, even for republicans.. The party (Democratic) has not been funding our Democratic candidates so much.. they sort of just gave up.. seeming to forget that we (Iowa) put President Obama on the map!!. Last poll that I saw from the Des Moines Register has Franken down by only 3 points.. Everyone in Iowa needs to get on point and get out (which I think they will) and we will pick up a senate seat.. Not even the republicans want that snot nosed little grand kid of his (Grassley) just handed the seat.. and that is exactly what will happen if Grassley gets elected.. Momma did not raise any fools here 
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leftieNanner
(16,162 posts)I have always figured that Chuck would get reelected, retire a few months out, and get the governor to appoint another Grassley to the seat
FarPoint
(14,892 posts)My understanding Senators require an election..special in this case ..I do believe they can assign a Congressman then have a special election...I could be wrong.
IL Dem
(890 posts)IIRC, Blagojevich was convicted of trying to sell Obama's seat in ILto finish out his term when he was running for president.
soldierant
(9,361 posts)Each state has its own rules about who appoints a Senate (or House) replacement. I believe some states allow the Senator's (Representative's) party to make tha call. In those states, the parties don't even need to have the same criterion.
Rebl2
(17,846 posts)amount of time does the special election have to occur.
yellowdogintexas
(23,726 posts)We have special elections here.
Sneederbunk
(17,560 posts)This gives appointee a leg up.
leftieNanner
(16,162 posts)Governor can appoint a Senator, but then the person has to run in the next election. House members have a special election.
Gavin Newsom appointed VP Harris's replacement (Padilla) and now he is running next month.
Retrograde
(11,431 posts)once to be formally elected to fill the rest of Harris's term (which ends on January 3) and once for the seat in his own right. I'd have thought Padilla winning the first in last June's primary was enough but the law apparently specifies that the seat has to be filled in the next general election - and we only have those every two years as a rule.
geardaddy
(25,392 posts)Governors appoint Senators to open seats, but we require a special election for members of Congress.
rsdsharp
(12,059 posts)It’s expected that if Grassley resigns, Reynolds will appoint his grandson, Pat Grassley — Speaker of the Iowa House. It is possible, however, that Reynolds would appoint herself.
GB_RN
(3,574 posts)Per the Constitution. No one can be appointed to fill a vacancy, not even as an interim until an election. The timing of the election is up to state law, however. Gov. Ron DeathSentence used this to deny a Democratic district representation for most of a year.
There is no similar requirement for vacant Senate seats, so it’s up to state law as to how they are filled.
Genki Hikari
(1,766 posts)Different rules:
Unlike vacancies in the U.S. House of Representatives, which are required by law to be filled by elections, the U.S. Constitution allows states to choose how to fill vacancies in the U.S. Senate. All states do so through elections, but they vary in two ways: whether the vacancy is filled at a regularly scheduled election or at a special election; and whether the governor can make an appointment to fill the vacancy during the period before the election occurs.
https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/vacancies-in-the-united-states-senate637302453.aspx
Iowa is one of the states where the governor selects a replacement to serve until the end of the term for that seat, in this case until 2028, should Grassley win and then either kick the bucket or resign.
GB_RN
(3,574 posts)I think you replied to the wrong person...
soldierant
(9,361 posts)They must not have thought it through.
brooklynite
(96,882 posts)A Congressperson can NEVER be appointed. The seat remains vacant until a special election is held.
A Senator can be replaced by the Governor (or other designated official) until the next Federal Election or (if State Law requires it) an intermediate special election.
https://www.ncsl.org/research/elections-and-campaigns/vacancies-in-the-united-states-senate637302453.aspx
hlthe2b
(114,227 posts)They can lie and exaggerate all they want about Biden, but Grassley's behavior can't be ignored. Not to mention if they are concerned about age he is a full 10 years older than Biden.
I hope you are right.
OrangeJoe
(560 posts)Republicans have absolutely no problem ragging on Biden for being too old and then immediately turning around and pulling the lever for Grassley or any other old p.o.s. that has an R after their name. Surely you know that, but your wishful thinking is kind of sweet, naive as hell, but sweet.
Trust_Reality
(2,292 posts)I like that. So very true.
Emile
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progressoid
(53,268 posts)even though his numbers are terrible (no body wanted him to run again, even in the GOP) he'll still get lots of votes just because of the R.
I hope we get a Kansas like turn-out and put him out to pasture.
bucolic_frolic
(55,456 posts)but King Chuck comes closest, getting an appointment for his son. One piddler after another.
Retrograde
(11,431 posts)We've had political dynasties in the past: Adams, Roosevelt, Bush, not to mention the numerous scions of senators and congressmen. When I lived in Dutchess county, NY, we used to joke that Hamilton Fish IV held the hereditary House seat for that district.
druidity33
(6,927 posts)it was mostly Republicans swooning over Kennedy kin (dead or alive).
sarcasmo
(23,968 posts)LetMyPeopleVote
(180,728 posts)bullwinkle428
(20,662 posts)Richluu
(155 posts)My husband and I walked to the courthouse in our little town, and did it!
progressoid
(53,268 posts)We are going on Wednesday.
plimsoll
(1,690 posts)Here are the rules. If an older Democrat is running the GOP will push for Term Limits(tm). If an older Republican is running the GOP pushes Seniority. Strom Thermond was still drawing his Civil War pension there at the end wasn't he? Honestly I think GOP run states would wheel the coffins into the Senate if they kept the power, so mental health or age is really irrelevant for a Republican. And I'm sure the GOP will gladly hand the Grandson important positions well beyond his seniority* simply because he's a legacy. They're all about the unearned privilege.
*I started to say ability, but made myself laugh.
If I remember correctly, Thurmond was either wheeled in in a wheelchair there at the end, or he had one or two aides who were always with him and held his arms while he walked into the Senate chamber. It was kinda sad and infuriating at the same time!
True Blue American
(18,579 posts)And Trent Lott!
GenThePerservering
(3,514 posts)groped our Sen. Patty Murray in an elevator - I guess his favourite hit spot. Disgusting old fool.
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)I am thoroughly disgusted with him in many ways. I also think he isn't earning his salary. I can count on both hands the number of times I've seen him do anything.
leftieNanner
(16,162 posts)He stated that he did not expect Mike Pence to be there on January 6th.
He was in on the coup. Wish somebody would point this out and ask him about it. He would lie and obfuscate, but it would still be worth asking.
czarjak
(13,667 posts)Evolve Dammit
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BumRushDaShow
(170,824 posts)I know sometimes black folk are "invisible" but.... 
Fixed.
Evolve Dammit
(21,802 posts)BumRushDaShow
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Sogo
(7,242 posts)and one that is usually very accurate.
Grassley’s Dem opponent is from Northwest Iowa, the reddest part of the state. Here’s hoping that shaves off some of the otherwise red votes for Grassley.
