I do hope it's Warren in the back of my mind, but those first few months are critical, and Elizabeth is needed to get a majority. There are others who could bring excitement and still not mess with Congress. Is it really worth it?
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In the event of a Senate or House vacancy, Massachusetts currently requires a special election to be held within 145 to 160 days. In the interim, the governor has the authority to appoint a successor. But Reid’s team has identified a portion of the law that allows an officeholder to start the special election clock by filing a resignation letter, but also announcing an intention to vacate the seat at a later date.
In theory, Warren could file such a letter 145 days before the Jan. 20, 2017 inauguration and successfully block Baker from picking any temporary replacement.
A more likely scenario would be that Warren would start the clock ticking for a special Massachusetts ballot only if Clinton won, with an intent-to-resign letter dated the day after the Nov. 8 national election.That would give Baker’s temporary appointee less than three months to serve between Inauguration Day and the special election.
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Hmm. Nvm. If they can successfully do this, then I'm all for Warren. That means if she gives her resignation letter within the next two weeks, the special election will be held in January. Right when Hillary is inaugurated. Or she could do it in November, only after its for sure Hillary won, and only have 3 months of a temporary replacement.
