I don’t get it.
Shapiro will just appoint a Deep Stater.
What’s the problem with just admitting Fetterman is pinin’ for the fjords?
A replacement with an operational brain... might have thoughts of their own. This way, they get the guaranteed vote and can even put forward any legislation they want.
Or is the problem that a resignation/death before August still requires a special election?
Why? His staff will run the Senate Office for the next 5 years - Uncle Fester doesn’t have to do anything except collect his Senate Paycheck