Dear Rep William Brownsberger, This is to express my support for the draft legislation under consideration to empower Governor Patrick with the authority to appoint an interim senator for Senator Kennedy’s seat. It is very important for our state to be fully represented until election is held, specially at this time of furious fight in …
Procedure for Replacing U.S. Senator
Interim replacement for Senator Kennedy
The proposed about face on a law that was just rejected a few years ago, no matter how self serving the Romney agenda may have been then or how worthy the cause on health care may be now, reminds me of our forefathers’ aim to create a government of laws, not of men. If laws like this can be …
Re: interim Senator
I am writing to urge you to support legislation to appoint an interim Senator to fill Senator Kennedy’s seat. This appointment in no way interferes with the election process that is already underway. My response to the critics who say that such a move is political is: “Of course it’s political. The people …
Senate Seat
I think the change made two years ago was appropriate but the Legislature inexplicably left a gap, loophole or glitch in the legislation leaving us with 50% less representation for a five month period in the Senate than we are allowed. This should be corrected now not just for any pending legislation but to allow …
Support Interim Senate Appointment
Will, Thanks for your thoughtful piece on Kennedy’s succession proposal to the Legislature. You stated that “there is no higher priority than restoring trust in government — lost trust reduces our ability …” While “trust …” is A priority, it cannot be the HIGHEST priority. We need representation in the Senate NOW, and the …
Weighing in on Kennedy Proposal
Will, Please support the proposal by Senator Kennedy to have an interim US Senator appointed to serve while an election is held to fill the position. Thank you, Jim