I will grant an asshole the customary no speaking ill in the immediate aftermath of departing their mortal shell (but reserve the right to alter that convention for special cases) but since this jackass is still technically alive...
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His brain died a long time ago...about the same time as his soul.
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Well put.
Any ideas out there on how long he has?
At this point there would be a governor appointment, correct?
It depends, declining medical treatment can mean merely ending chemo and such, it doesn't mean pain-killers are cut off or feeding (mouth or tube)...and people who forego food shuffle off a lot faster.
And no, he will not resign...he wants to die a sitting Senator even if he is flat on his back...
I think Ducey is nominally a decent guy for a latter day Pubbie, not perfect but not a stealth E-GOPer that I can tell. Arizona was once solidly conservative but has been tainted with locusts from California as well as a steady inlux of illegals and is shifted enough to be considered purple. He hasn't mentioned who is on his short list of candidates to serve out the term...
TBD
Besides, we still have a state funeral in the capitol to endure...we'll see how Wellstoned it all gets...