Well, it may be wrong, but they did it before. When Romney was Governor and Kerry was expected to be elected President, the Mass. Legiuslature changed the law to a Special Election so Romney couldn’t appoint a Republican. Now they have a Dem. Governor, so they will probably change it again. Kennedy wants his wife appointed.
I think what happened...now that he’s in his last 100 days or so...is that the pollsters have figured that Vicki can’t win. There are at least one other Kennedy family member who apparently has better polling...and at least four other state players (all democrats) who also have better numbers. There is even the remote possibility that someone could appear out of nowhere for the republicans and trigger further issues.
Vicki? She can’t compete in an election. Based on one video I’ve seen of her....she hasn’t got a great talent with speeches....so this is pretty much a joke. Ted has to whip up some interest quick....but I think it’s too late.