Ill Kennedy urges fast succession

The BBC reports.

As usual, it's what the BBC leaves out that is important.

"Under current law, if a senator dies or steps down, voters must chose a replacement in a special election held within five months.

But Mr Kennedy, analysts suggest, fears a lengthy gap could deny Democrats a crucial vote on the proposed health reform. "

What the BBC don't tell you is that Kennedy wrote the current law to prevent, a then Republican, Governor from immediately appointing a successor. Now the situation is reversed and Kennedy wants to change the rules to suit him.