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JohnFKennedy
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« on: January 23, 2005, 01:40:49 PM »
Owing to a sheer lack of time on my part I feel it is necessary that I resign not only as PPT of the Senate, but as a Senator altogether. I simply do not have enough time at the moment with everything that is going on in my life to continue to be an effective PPT or Senator, it is for this reason that I hereby resign from both offices.

- John F. Kennedy
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Jake
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« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2005, 01:41:20 PM »
Surprise
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King
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« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2005, 01:46:45 PM »
That's too bad, Senator. Since there is no set rule by the Constitution that requires a special election and JFK's term ends in about a month, I suggest we "bend the rules" a little and have the President of the Senate appoint an Interim Senator.
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Sam Spade
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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2005, 01:49:08 PM »
Adios and good luck.
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KEmperor
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2005, 01:49:52 PM »
Damn
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12th Doctor
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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2005, 01:54:31 PM »
I ask my fellow Senators for a moment of silence.

This is truely a sad day.  Sad
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PBrunsel
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« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2005, 02:04:14 PM »
We have just lost the man who might be the greatest Senator in Atlasian history.

Let us bow our heads in silence and honor for John F. Kenendy, a great Atlasian.
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Jake
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« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2005, 02:04:50 PM »
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Bono
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« Reply #8 on: January 23, 2005, 02:22:07 PM »
Cry
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MAS117
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« Reply #9 on: January 23, 2005, 02:31:19 PM »
The Governor should appoint a replacement.
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King
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« Reply #10 on: January 23, 2005, 03:06:24 PM »
Quote from: Gov. MAS117 on January 23, 2005, 02:31:19 PM
The Governor should appoint a replacement.

Which Governor? District 5 covers two regions. I think the President of the Senate should appoint the replacement.
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WMS
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« Reply #11 on: January 23, 2005, 03:08:23 PM »
That's sad to hear...I would suggest that neither of the candidates for this seat be appointed, since it would give them an unfair advantage in the upcoming election. But that's just my opinion, of course...
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Filuwaúrdjan
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« Reply #12 on: January 23, 2005, 04:43:15 PM »
Sad news, this :-(
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Akno21
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« Reply #13 on: January 23, 2005, 04:56:37 PM »
Sad
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Keystone Phil
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« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2005, 07:08:13 PM »
I am deeply saddened over the loss of a great Senator and great Atlasian. We will miss you, Senator.
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Gabu
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« Reply #15 on: January 23, 2005, 07:14:30 PM »
This is truly a sad day in Atlasia.
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Alcon
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« Reply #16 on: January 23, 2005, 07:15:35 PM »
This is indeed a very sad day for this country.
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Colin
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« Reply #17 on: January 23, 2005, 08:55:30 PM »
You will be missed Senator JFK. You were the finest man, the finest Senator, and the finest politician in Atlasia.

Let's have a moment of silence for the former Senator.
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Peter
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« Reply #18 on: January 24, 2005, 02:27:51 AM »
Oh dear. Looks like Hughie v. King might be moved up a few weeks.

Quote from: King on January 23, 2005, 01:46:45 PM
Since there is no set rule by the Constitution that requires a special election

Actually there is:
Article I, Section 6, Clause 2:
"...If any district Senate seat becomes vacant, a special election shall be held within one week to fill in the vacancy..."

There's no getting around these requirements in my opinion; You cannot just leave this open like we did with Steven since it leaves the Senate down to 9 Senators until 4th March, which is nearly 6 weeks. And there is certainly no way you can have "interim" appointments from anybody since Regional seats no longer exist and there certainly is no provision or precedent to have the VP appoint an interim.
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« Reply #19 on: January 24, 2005, 02:50:07 AM »
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The Duke
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« Reply #20 on: January 24, 2005, 03:17:58 AM »
If there we're going to have a special election for a mere six week term, I have some interest in the race.
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« Reply #21 on: January 24, 2005, 08:09:47 AM »
Bye, JFK.  We'll miss you.

And we will have to have a special election.
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« Reply #22 on: January 24, 2005, 04:29:31 PM »
Do return when you find the time.

Siege
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The Duke
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« Reply #23 on: January 25, 2005, 06:52:02 PM »
So am I to understand that the special election will happen by law this weekend?
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PBrunsel
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« Reply #24 on: January 25, 2005, 06:53:23 PM »
Quote from: John Ford on January 25, 2005, 06:52:02 PM
So am I to understand that the special election will happen by law this weekend?

Law does state that so there has to be one.
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