Martha McSally Snags the Ultimate Consolation Prize
The Republican congresswoman will take a seat in the upper chamber alongside the Democrat who defeated her.
by Russell Berman
Dec 18, 2018
4 minutes
Not since Abraham Lincoln has a Republican scored a better consolation prize for losing a Senate race.
Last month, Arizona voters rejected Martha McSally in favor of Democrat Kyrsten Sinema after the two waged a hard-fought battle for the Senate seat vacated by the retiring Senator Jeff Flake. Come January, McSally will take a seat in the Senate anyway, serving right alongside the woman who defeated her.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey on Tuesday said that he will appoint McSally, a former Air Force fighter pilot and two-term member of the House, to serve out the remainder of the late Senator John McCain’s term in Washington. Ducey’s.
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days