Would it be fair for NH governor Lynch to ask Bonnie Newman to agree to not run for re-election in 2010?
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Bonnie Newman is 63 and has never run for elective office. That probably makes her an attractive choice for the governor.
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It's certainly fair of him to ask, but Newman should have the right to refuse.
The plan facts are that the NH governor has the power to appoint a Senate replacement. Lynch is a Dem, the potential vacant seat is held by a Republican. It puts Gov. Lynch in a tight spot. On the one hand, as a Democrat, he'd want to appoint a Democrat. On the other hand, since the seat was held by a Republican, it would look politically bad, as well as not reflect the will of the people, if he appoints a Dem.
Also, I don't see how a deal like this could be enforced when it comes down to it. You hope that all parties involved are honest and will keep their word, but other than bad political will, there's not much direct consequence here for Gov. Lynch appointing a dem, or if he appoints Newman, for her to run after she serves out the rest of the senate term.
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