Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Wisconsin

dragonlady

(3,577 posts)

5. Politiscope has a couple things wrong

Reply to midnight (Original post)

Sat Mar 3, 2012, 02:19 PM

Mar 2012

First, upon Walker's resignation Kleefisch would become the governor, nothing "acting" about it, as shown in the language above. She would be acting governor only if the absence were temporary. Second, there is nothing in the constitution about appointing a new lieutenant governor when the current one is promoted. See Article V, Section 8:

If there is a vacancy in the office of lieutenant governor and the governor dies, resigns, or is removed from office, the secretary of state shall become governor for the balance of the unexpired term.