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Well, Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick has made his announcement. Paul Kirk will serve as Teddy Kennedy's interim replacement until a January 19th special election. A lot of people, including me, were pulling for Michael Dukakis. I don't like the sound of this: Patrick faced lobbying on Dukakis’s behalf from political associates of the onetime presidential candidate, erstwhile members of his inner circle, and party activists, all of whom make up a part of the Democratic Party that waINDIAN WELLS, Calif. - California Republicans spent much of their weekend convention soul-searching over the battered party's future and debating a plan of attack for 2010, when they hope to capitalize on anti-tax protests and growing national conservative anger over President Barack Obama's health care proposals . Most of the attention during their three-day convention at a resort near Palm Springs was on the three GOP gubernatorial candidates, former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman, state

A short edition of the Wrap for a Friday, as we head into what promises to be a hot summer-esque weekend: CA-Sen: Rasmussen Polls Golden State, Finds Boxer Golden Rasmussen, on what appears to be a tour of the 2010 Senate races, makes their way to California, and finds Barbara Boxer under 50%, but with solid leads over both GOP challengers . Interestingly, they have the race closer with the less-known Chuck DeVore, who trails BI wonder how many Democrats will be bothered by this.  ~P.E.R. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Sept. 25, 2009 / Patriot PostHonestly, we’re only surprised the votes were that close. In a move state Republicans called “a stunning example of Democrat hypocrisy,” the Massachusetts legislature voted to reverse a 2004 law that permitted filling vacancies in the United States Senate only through a special election. This power play immediately paved the way for Democrat Governor Deval Patrick to name former Ted K

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We can't walk from one desk to the other over here in SSP World Headquarters without tripping over another new poll that we haven't written up yet. Let's take care of 'em in a roundup. All polls must go! AZ-Gov/Sen : Arizona GOP Gov. Jan Brewer is not only imperiled in the general election, she's also extremely vulnerable to a primary challenge, according to PPP. State Treasurer Dean Martin leads Brewer by 37-26, but Brewer manages to come out on top against ex-Gov. Fife Symington by 39-Some computer issues have given me fits since Wednesday, but, I think they are fixed, I hope anyway. Ed has been doing some great blogging, and I am ready to rock ‘n roll! So, here we go! Over at Wizbang, this item just caught my eye it deals with the “Kennedy legacy”Well, Ted Kennedy’s been buried for almost a month, and we’re getting a glimpse of his legacy. And — as should be expected — it’s a remarkable conflation of greed, corruption, chicanery, and political maneuverings.First up, his succIt’s rather interesting that Obama constantly insists that it’s improper to meddle in other nation’s affairs. It become even more ironic when, in his… and his TOTUS twins… address to the UN, he touts America’s committment to nations’ populations who fight for the basic freedoms we enjoy. And I pledge that America will always stand with those who stand up for their dignity and their rights, for the student who seeks to learn, the voter who demands to be heard, the innocent who longs to b

Massachusetts Republicans opposed to Democratic Governor Deval Patrick's recent Senate appointment- former DNC Chairman and close Ted Kennedy confidant Paul Kirk- are seeking a court-ordered injunction to keep Senate Democrats from seating it's newest interim Senator.BOSTON - Former Democratic Party chairman Paul G. Kirk Jr. has taken over for the late Edward Kennedy in the Senate. Vice President Joe Biden swore in Kirk on Friday hours after a Massachusetts judge rejected a Republican request to delay it. The GOP had argued that Democratic Gov. Deval Patrick exceeded his constitutional authority by appointing Kirk before a traditional 90-day legislative waiting period had expired. State lawmakers passed a bill this week giving Patrick the power to choo

Kirk was appointed to the post Thursday, after the Massachusetts legislature approved a measure allowing for Gov. Deval Patrick to name an interim replacement until a special election is held in January.' — A Massachusetts judge Friday rejected a request from state Republicans to delay the appointment of Paul Kirk as the late Sen. Ted Kennedy's interim replacement. Kirk was formally appointed to the post Thursday, a day after the Massachusetts legislature approved a measure Sept. 25 -- Paul G. Kirk Jr. took the U.S. Senate seat of his close friend, the late Edward M. Kennedy,providing Democrats a crucial vote for pushing health-carelegislation through Congress. Kirk, 71, the former Democratic National Committeechairman, was sworn into office today by Vice President JoeBiden in the Senate chamber. A day earlier, MassachusettsGovernor Deval Patrick named him to temporarily fill the vacancycreated by Kennedy’s Aug. 25 death. Kennedy served in the SenatOn the morning of September 25, arguments were heard in Massachusetts Republican Party v Deval Patrick in Massachusetts Superior Court in Boston, case no. 09-4078. In the afternoon of the same day, Judge Thomas Connolly ruled against the Republican Party and in favor of the Governor. The issue was whether H4246 could go into effect immediately or not. Here is the four-page decision. When bills are passed in the Massachusetts legislature, they don’t go into effect for 90 days, unless the G

Submitted by: Barbara Payne Passing a Shell of A Bill: Congress’ Secret Plan to Ram Through Health Care Reform Posted September 22nd, 2009 at 3.34pm in Health Care , Ongoing Priorities . With the President and Congress’s plan to pass comprehensive health care reform reaching increasingly high levels of unpopularity, and reconciliation becoming an impediment, the leadership of the Senate is rumored to be preparing a new secret plan to railroad the bill through the Their bid to stop Paul Kirk from being sworn in as Senator was thrown out. Why ? Judge Thomas Connolly ruled that the Republicans’ claim was legally inadequate, noting in his four-page decision that, ‘the Party does not cite any case law in support of its argument.’ The GOP had maintained that Democratic Governor Deval Patrick overstepped his authority by declaring an emergency so Kirk’s appointment could be made immediately. Connolly ruled, however, that the state Constitution clearly gavA Massachusetts judge rejected a request Friday to delay the swearing in today of Sen. Edward Kennedy's temporary replacement in the Senate. The request was made by the Massachusetts Republican Party, which argued Gov. Deval Patrick, a Democrat, exceeded his powers Thursday by appointing Paul G. Kirk Jr. to serve in the Senate until residents pick a candidate in an election scheduled for Jan. 19. The state legislature passed a bill Wednesday giving Mr. Patrick the power to choose an interim sena

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick has appointed Paul Kirk to fill the Senate seat left vacant by the death of Edward Kennedy. Kirk has a long history with the Kennedy family, dating back to his involvement in Bobby Kennedy’s presidential bid. He had both personal and professional ties to Senator Edward Kennedy and has served as the Chairman of the Democratic National Committee . His appointment is an interim appointment and expires in January, 2010, after a special election is concludeWASHINGTON — Fall River, my hometown in Massachusetts, has been a bastion of devotion to the Kennedy family since John F. Kennedy’s 1952 Senate race. We were so faithful that the turnout slogan in my dear city could well have been: “Vote for the Kennedy of your choice, but vote.” It’s like that in a lot of places around the state. A factory worker with no political credentials got elected state treasurer in 1954 just because his name happened to be John F. Kennedy. When that JFK later ranWell, Ted Kennedy's been buried for almost a month, and we're getting a glimpse of his legacy. And -- as should be expected -- it's a remarkable conflation of greed, corruption, chicanery, and political maneuverings. First up, his successor in the United States Senate has been named. Paul Kirk, a former Kennedy aide, DNC chairman, and the executor of Kennedy's estate, was appointed by Governor Deval Patrick yesterday.And the Massachusetts Republican Party

Mass. governor says he'll name Kennedy successor Thursday; Kennedy family urges Kirk be chosen. September 23rd, 2009 Mass. gov. to announce Kennedy successor ThursdayBOSTON — Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick plans to announce his choice ...Yesterday the Massachusetts state senate approved a change in the succession law so that Governor Deval Patrick would be allowed to appoint Ted Kennedy's successor to the senate. This was done as Ted Kennedy's a sort of last wish for ...

Although his favorability numbers have swung to the negative, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick, a first-term Democrat, wins match-ups with Republicans. ... With Mihos substituted for Baker, Patrick has 36 percent, Cahill is at 24 percent and Mihos draws 17 percent of the vote. Fifty-four percent of voters say they do not think the state would be better off with a Republican governor. Baker outpolls Mihos in a GOP primary, 43 percent to 19 percent with 38 percent undecided ...Patrick was just given the authority to name a successor within the last 48 hours when the Massachusetts legislature voted to overturn a law that would allow the Governor to do so. Massachusetts law had previously been changed to ...Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is threatening a state government boycott of Hyatt Hotels. He wants the high-end chain to rehire about 100 housekeepers it laid off earlier this month. Hyatt decided to save money by hiring a ...Governor Deval Patrick announced today that Paul G. Kirk Jr. will serve as interim US senator. He is a choice that comes with the strong backing of the immediate family of the late Edward M. Kennedy. ... Governor Patrick announced today, at 11pm EST, the appointment of Kirk as the interim senator. Patrick gained the power to appoint a temporary senator yesterday, with the Massachusetts Legislature giving final approval to a controversial bill that changes the state's ...

“Consistent with our commitment to improve transportation service throughout the Commonwealth, we have done more to deliver on the South Coast rail project than any other administration," said Governor Deval Patrick. ...Paul Kirk is a distinguished leader, whose long collaboration with Senator Kennedy makes him an excellent, interim choice to carry on his work until the voters make their choice in January." Oreo :: Governor Deval Patrick names Paul ...Patrick is currently the governor of Massachusetts and the man who Secretary of State Hillary Clinton accused Obama of plagiarizing from during the 2008 Democrat Party presidential primary. Patrick is currently one of the most unpopular ...