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onenote

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5. why couldn't he? Georgia law allows the governor to appoint someone to fill a vacancy.

Reply to Nevilledog (Reply #4)

Sat Dec 19, 2020, 11:10 PM

Dec 2020

From January 3 until the winner of the Jan 5 election is sworn in, there's a vacancy. If, heaven forbid, Kemp looks to be the winner, there's absolutely no risk to Kemp for appointing him to serve until he's sworn in.

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Perdue's term ends Jan. 3rd, dumbfuck thinks he's gonna object on the 6th. [View all] Nevilledog Dec 2020 OP

Gawd... SheltieLover Dec 2020 #1

Doesn't Governor Kemp just appoint Perdue and reappoint Loeffler to the offices? Brother Buzz Dec 2020 #2

He can be seated if Kemp appoints him to fill the vacancy on January 3 onenote Dec 2020 #3

And if he loses on the 5th you think he can be appointed for a couple of days? Nevilledog Dec 2020 #4

why couldn't he? Georgia law allows the governor to appoint someone to fill a vacancy. onenote Dec 2020 #5

Stupid Fucker Chickenperdue Cha Dec 2020 #6