Will Richard Shelby Pull A Fast One With His U.S. Senate Seat?

Cross Posted at Legal Schnauzer

U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) might be planning to step down shortly after the November elections, allowing outgoing Governor Bob Riley to appoint himself to the seat, according to a report from Washington Update radio.

Bill Barnes, the Democratic candidate for Shelby's seat, raised the issue in an interview with D.C.-based lawyer and journalist Andrew Kreig. Barnes is a heavy underdog against the well-financed Shelby campaign, but he said the veteran senator has been unresponsive to the concerns of Alabamians affected by the BP oil spill.

Barnes also said the 76-year-old Shelby reportedly has health concerns and might have no intention of completing a six-year term, meaning Bob Riley could serve as a stealth candidate for the GOP. Reports Kreig:

http://www.opednews.com/articles/Will-Richard-Shelby-Pull-A-by-Roger-Shuler-101020-213.html

issue we have now in WV - IMHO of course ....