What should the state do to replace Lt. Gov. David Paterson once he becomes governor?
| Gov. Paterson should be allowed to appoint his replacement |
34% |
143 votes |
| State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno - third in the state's chain of succession - should serve in the position |
30% |
123 votes |
| Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver - who will become the state's second-highest ranking Democrat - should serve in the position |
3% |
15 votes |
| The job should remain vacant until the next general election |
15% |
65 votes |
| The job should remain vacant until the governor's job is next on the ballot in 2010 |
15% |
64 votes |
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Total Votes: 410
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Note: This is not a scientific poll.
comments
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December 3, 2008
4:31 p.m. [ Suggest removal ]
It wouldn't be a bad idea to let Paterson appoint someone, but that wouldn't be legal under the current system -- that's not what's in the state constitution.
7:28 a.m. [ Suggest removal ]
I think NY constitution should be changed to be the same as the US constitution. When the VP leaves or becomes President the VP is replaced by the President nominating a replacement and the Senate confirming the replacement.