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Massachusetts Democrats support filling Kennedy seat now
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Sen. John Kerry
Democratic politicians urged Massachusetts lawmakers on Wednesday to pass a law that would allow an interim senator to succeed the late Edward Kennedy immediately, preserving the party's 60-vote majority during a battle to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
Citizens from the heavily Democratic state packed the hearing room, many wearing blue stickers declaring support for appointing a senator at once. Republicans also turned out in force, calling their rivals hypocrites for trying to change the law to hold on to the seat.
Under current Massachusetts law, the next senator must be elected in a special election, which Governor Deval Patrick has scheduled for January.
"Common sense profoundly argues to name an interim replacement because it is in the best interest of the people of Massachusetts," said John Kerry, the other senator from Massachusetts and 2004 Democratic presidential candidate.
"I believe Massachusetts must be represented to the fullest in Washington," Kerry told the hearing.
Kennedy died of brain cancer last month at age 77, ending 47 years of service in the Senate where he was a champion of healthcare reform.
Under current Massachusetts law, the next senator must be elected in a special election, which Governor Deval Patrick has scheduled for January.
"Common sense profoundly argues to name an interim replacement because it is in the best interest of the people of Massachusetts," said John Kerry, the other senator from Massachusetts and 2004 Democratic presidential candidate.
"I believe Massachusetts must be represented to the fullest in Washington," Kerry told the hearing.
Kennedy died of brain cancer last month at age 77, ending 47 years of service in the Senate where he was a champion of healthcare reform.
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