This will backfire on her, I hope. And it should too.

This certainly isn't what America or Arizona needs in a US Senator. Ditch this betty.

but so do her political positions. I sure can't be bothered, though, to try to find out if she's just a true believer sincerely worried that the flow of wealth and power to the wealthy is being delayed.

She could be, though. Even if McCain is among the best of a very corrupted group, his absence is not good for their funders' extremist agenda and thus, as long as that continues, might be good for us. He'll probably be back soon, but I read speculation that, if he were to become disabled or die during this term, sentiment might actually help those pushing, like him, against the complete dismantling of our progressive institutions.

Just read. btw, that a bunch on the extreme right are cheering for MCain's tumor.

I hope it backfires.

soulless opportunist willing to eat the other person for personal gain.

Would make a perfect addition to the modern-day puke conglomeration of crazies and vampires.

she'd be a fine Republican choice

if she hasn't stabbed anybody (else) in the back

That should win her some hearts.

Gotta love them Chritchens.

the Governor fill the seat or is there a special election in Arizona.
Ill remember to contribute to this woman's opponent.

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The next gen election in 2 years. It also says the appointee would fill the rest of McCain's term, which is 5 years. Internal inconsistency. I am sure, he or she would serve out the remainder of the 6 year term.

Nonetheless, it answered my question! The Governor appoints a Republican.

which says -

If he really wants to screw over Trump & Co, he could switch parties just before retiring. Then the Gov would have to appoint a D! (Not that I think this would happen, but these days, all bets are off.)

was in when elected.

And I read that a bunch of times, too. Thanks for the correction!

Appointee must be same party as old Senator. Party of the Governor doesn't matter
Election would be held Nov of 18 for the remainder of the 6-year term.

Talk about bloody ambition. She ran against McCain, is running against Flake, and now is demanding that McCain step down. Crazy.

Wearing her big Christian cross while talking shit about Jeff Flake. And mentioning what a great honor it is to know 45 like he was a god.

This may backfire on her (including her running against Flake).

There's a good chance McCain's seat will go to a Dem in '18 anyway.

Right now, they have Ward/Flake running against each other for the 2018 nomination. The damage they'll do to each other provides our clearest shot at a pickup.

If McCain retires, then the governor can appoint Ward - clearing the decks for both candidates to focus on the general election (and giving Ward a year+ of incumbency)

through that one.

She should read her Bible,
instead of the comic book version.

She hasn't read past Leviticus yet

will never understand how anyone can identify with them - no matter what the lame reasons are.

Evangelical, scumbag, that is.

I can't imagine the governor appointing this vulture.

An American hero --- not loved by everyone.

An article called for John McCain to ‘just … die already.’ A GOP official responded: ‘Amen.’

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2017/07/18/an-article-called-for-john-mccain-to-just-die-already-a-gop-official-responded-amen/?utm_term=.a2aee7481547&wpisrc=nl_p1most-partner-1&wpmm=1

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Trump likes soldiers who were not captured.

Ward said McCain’s cancer is “both devastating and debilitating”
followed later by
“I would never presume to say what someone’s prognosis is without having examined them...."

Which is it Madam?

Cruel, crass, and heartless. Just what you'd expect from a republican.

In 2016, she received 39.2% of the R primary vote vs. McCain's 51.7% but Flake's lost supporters because he did/does not support Trump.

never though I'd feel like protecting McCain from the savage Republican Vultures!

How classless and tasteless - apparently par for the course for a Republican - obviously a Christian value since she boasts "as a Christian".

“I would never presume to say what someone’s prognosis is without having examined them. However, speaking as a phony Christian who uses the title to get votes from biblethumpers, I wish the old buzzard would just go ahead and croak so I can get my grubby hands on his Senate seat from which I will destroy the ACA, wipe out food stamps, build The Wall, and generally screw over all but my 1% sponsors."

Is that close enough?

Its a disease I tell you!!

I think he should resign from the Senate in order to focus on his health. I would not want another Republican appointed in his place, but I think it is better for him to leave the Senate and spend all his time with his family and fighting Cancer. I imagine the stress of the Senate cannot be good for fighting Cancer.

someone in GOP politics gives you a new low.

Who would have guessed she was a Repuglican? But wait, there's more: of COURSE she would want everyone to know that she's a Christian!

Your receive a devastating diagnoses and three days later, she is hauling out the dining room table because you don't need it anymore. I'm surprised she isn't laying claim to Sedona property.

There must be a portal open in the country that allows evil, compassionless and stupid into our dimension.

She can't wait to destroy peoples heath care .

but I can't help wondering if crassness is even a thing anymore in the Trump era?

Ready to pick at his corpse already. These people are dead inside.

It would figure she's a teabagger.

Which he won't as long as he's alive.

example of who makes up the republican party today, and that millions of Americans are at risk of losing their healthcare, and step up to the plate to try and prevent his party from destroying the lives of millions

I think Ms Ward just sunk her chances of winning the next primary, or of being appointed (if that's how the seat is filled in case McCain can't return).

She's done.

Post-trial, she reasoned that SHE should be raising Melissa Stern, not Elizabeth Stern, because the latter had MS and Mary Beth was "healthy". (This was taken from an interview from the Nineties, which isn't online at the moment. I have the hardcopy somewhere.)

"In all the ways I measure good Senate colleagues (honor, class, integrity) Kelli Ward falls short. Ppl like her aren't welcome in the US Sen


People like Kelli Ward are what's wrong with politics today. The people of AZ deserve representatives with dignity & decency.3:56 PM · Jul 22, 2017"


Senator Joe Manchin @Sen_JoeManchin

Par for the course in Trump's Republican Party.

How Freaking Rude.....