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[–] mercano@lemmy.world 6 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

There’s no mechanism for a state official to remove a Senator from office, other than the coroner signing a death certificate. You can’t hold a special election to fill an office that isn’t officially vacant. Unfortunately, there’s no recall elections for federal office holders.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.today 2 points 9 hours ago

Just do it anyway, test the law, and make them fight about it in court. The government has nearly endless resources for court cases, so use it. That's what MAGA does, and it works. Even if you lose, the citizens appreciate that you tried. Better than surrendering in advance.

Whatever comes out in court will embarrass MAGA more than the Dems, who are "just trying to uncover the truth behind MAGA lies."

Dems have to learn how to play this game.

[–] Philippe23@lemmy.ca 5 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

Naw. Just proclaim he's dead and start the process. Mitch with either show up quick, or else he doesn't and that's proof someone else can get to work.

[–] mnemonicmonkeys@sh.itjust.works 4 points 19 hours ago

And if you hold the election and Mitch appears alive and well later, then Mitch takes his seat back. Not hard to figure out