26th August 2009, 6:53 PM
Here's hoping... and if the Mass. statehouse passes a bill allowing for an interim appointment before the special election is held, which would be a bit hypocritical considering why they changed the law back in 2004 but is probably a good idea (five months with no representation isn't good, and you can't rush an election...). As long as the appointed person doesn't run for the special election it'd be fine, I think, and that is the plan.