McEnroe Talks to O’Brien
Two days ago, I wrote about Tim O’Brien’s bill proposal to give power to the people when it comes to filling a Senate vacancy. Right now, in the event of a U.S. Senate vacancy, Governor Rell gets to fill that vacancy with whomever she chooses.
So if Chris Dodd were to win the Presidency, Connecticut voters would have absolutely no say in who represents us for the duration of the term. For an example of why Connecticut voters might want a say, think back to 2000. What if Al Gore and Joe Lieberman had taken office as President and Vice President? Governor Rowland would probably have appointed Lieberman’s Republican opponent for U.S. Senate that year, Phil Giordano.
So listen to Tim O’Brien, one of the feared and respected State Representatives from New Britain, as he chats with Colin McEnroe from yesterday’s show:
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DonGovernor Rowland would have appointed himself to the seat. But what’s the difference? One felon is as good as the other.