Senator IWRC* Palin?

By GottaLaff

I just heard about this on the Thom Hartmann Show, and my eyes widened. Here's something from Huffington Post that explains why:

Then, it hit me -- if Stevens still got more votes than his Democratic opponent, Alaska would then have to appoint an interim Senator until a special election could be called. And who might Alaska name to an interim term?

You know. Say it.

Senator Sarah Palin.

And now Palin has called for Stevens to step down, as well, even though she had been quoted earlier as saying Stevens would have to decide for himself what was "right" for the State of Alaska and his family. (Given that Palin also was found to have violated some ethics laws recently, I'm surprised she didn't advise Stevens to just pretend that he was exonerated -- sort of like she did).

And you know she wants it. She's already been trying to throw McCain under the bus on the campaign trail, paving the way for a larger role on the national political stage for herself. She's already gained diva status according to the media.

So what would a diva do if she can't be number 2? A diva always takes matters into her own hands! Palin, as the Governor of Alaska, could appoint herself to the position since, if Stevens won as a Republican, Palin would be required by law to appoint a Republican to the interim seat!

Now THAT'S all neat and tidy and tied up with a shiny bow!

A little too neat and tidy. Another unwanted "oy" moment, brought to you by IWRC.

*"In What Respect, Charlie?"