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AZ Gov Ducey appointed former Senator Jon Kyl to fill McCain's seat
September 04, 2018, 01:12 PM
az4783054AZ Gov Ducey appointed former Senator Jon Kyl to fill McCain's seat
The Governor didn't waste any time. I think he's a solid choice...
https://www.azcentral.com/stor...nt-ducey/1148030002/
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September 04, 2018, 01:16 PM
chellim1A solid choice.
At least it's not someone with the last name 'McCain'.
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible."
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-rduckwor September 04, 2018, 01:19 PM
Sr_BullPlenty of time for him to hop on a plane and go vote YEA for the SCOTUS confirmation.
September 04, 2018, 01:26 PM
Pipe SmokerLet the liberal whining begin!
Serious about crackers. September 04, 2018, 01:28 PM
RHINOWSOGreat news, glad to see no "McCains" were appointed.
September 04, 2018, 01:36 PM
darthfusterI love it when a plan comes together! I'm still not tired of winning, but I may need to catch my breath for a few minutes.
You’re a lying dog-faced pony soldier September 04, 2018, 01:37 PM
Pipe SmokerWill former Sen. Jon Kyl have his prior service counted toward his current seniority?
Serious about crackers. September 04, 2018, 01:50 PM
Il CattivoAt this point he's apparently making noises about not serving beyond January 2019, although Ducey seems inclined to have him stay in until the special election in 2020.
My questions is whether the Kyl, the guy Trump had shepherding Kavanaugh's nomination through the Senate, will get a seat on the Judiciary Committee before these hearings are over.
September 04, 2018, 02:09 PM
flashguyI am encouraged by this move. Jon Kyl was a fine choice for this position.
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Texan by choice, not accident of birth September 04, 2018, 02:30 PM
bald1Thank God it wasn't a McStain heir. Gesh!
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September 04, 2018, 02:54 PM
sjtillDoes that mean that Don McGahn needs to get another "sherpa" Republican prominence to shepherd Kavenaugh's nomination process? Right now it's Kyl.
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September 04, 2018, 02:58 PM
Il CattivoUnless Kyl is put on the Judiciary Committee somehow (and perhaps even then), he'll have and be given plenty of time to help get Kavanaugh through. No one else seems to looking at anything else right now.
September 04, 2018, 03:15 PM
GT-40DOCJohn Kyle is a true conservative Republican!! I am pleased with this choice, and feel sure DJT is also. He will be a Trump supporter.
September 04, 2018, 03:31 PM
Pipe Smokerquote:
Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
Will former Sen. Jon Kyl have his prior service counted toward his current seniority?
Answering my own question (if the article is correct):
“Kyl served three terms in the Senate before retiring in 2012. For six years, he served in the party’s Senate leadership as minority whip. He will not retain his seniority when he returns to the Senate.”
https://www.google.com/amp/s/w...-arizona-senate-seat
Serious about crackers. September 04, 2018, 05:11 PM
JALLENI imagine that as “sherpa” for Kavanaugh, Kyl is a sure vote for confirmation.
Luckily, I have enough willpower to control the driving ambition that rages within me.
When you had the votes, we did things your way. Now, we have the votes and you will be doing things our way. This lesson in political reality from Lyndon B. Johnson
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." - Justice Janice Rogers Brown September 04, 2018, 06:43 PM
nhtagmemberhe made a smart choice for the State of Arizona
I wonder if he could find another real republican to appoint one in place of Flake (even though he's still alive he gives all the appearance of being brain dead)
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September 05, 2018, 01:52 PM
JALLENWASHINGTON – Republican John Kyl of Arizona, who served three terms in the Senate before retiring in 2012, has been sworn in to fill the seat left open by the death of Sen. John McCain.
Kyl has only committed to serve until the end of the current congressional session on Jan. 3. Still, he'll have the chance to cast key votes, including whether to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.
His support will give Republicans more cushion to confirm Kavanaugh before the midterm elections in November.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he could not be happier that the "new, not-so-junior senator" will be working during a time that he described as "all hands of deck for the American people."
Vice President Mike Pence swore Kyl in.
Link
Luckily, I have enough willpower to control the driving ambition that rages within me.
When you had the votes, we did things your way. Now, we have the votes and you will be doing things our way. This lesson in political reality from Lyndon B. Johnson
"Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." - Justice Janice Rogers Brown September 05, 2018, 01:59 PM
BBMWSafe and effective. Kyl will do a good job.
Does he do the rest of the entire term, or will there be a special election at some point?
September 05, 2018, 02:47 PM
PASigI read yesterday that McShitStain tried to cut a deal with Gov Ducey to have his wife take over right after he found he had cancer, but the Gov refused and a bitter McShitStain vowed to stay in the seat until he died.
Not sure how accurate this is, but it does sound like a douchebag move that McShitStain would pull.
September 05, 2018, 03:01 PM
RHINOWSOquote:
Originally posted by BBMW:
Safe and effective. Kyl will do a good job.
Does he do the rest of the entire term, or will there be a special election at some point?
He only committed until the end of the legislative term but he can stay until 2020 if I read it correctly.