RIP Senator Robert Byrd

Jun 28

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This morning, U.S. Senator Robert Byrd died at the age of 92. My thoughts and prayers go to his family during this difficult time. He served his country and West Virginia in Congress for 60 years. Even though, I did not agree with his positions, his long service is admirable.

His death leaves a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. There are two questions about what will happen to his seat:

-Will West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin declare an immediate vacancy today?
-Will Manchin wait until after July 5 to appoint a successor to the seat?

If a special election is declared, this could favor the GOP. One of the strongest contenders for the GOP would be Rep. Shelley Moore-Capito. Moore-Capito has strong recognition in her district, as well as throughout the state.

If Manchin appoints someone to fill the seat, will he appoint himself? If not, who has the recognition to represent West Virginia in the open Senate seat?

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Meet Crystal Clear Conservative, a blogger who grew up in Maryland, who now calls Northern Virginia home. I can be contacted at crystalclearblogger@gmail.com.

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