Arizonans had mixed reactions to the news that Governor Doug Ducey appointed Former Senator Jon Kyl to temporarily replace the late Senator John McCain. Kyl was a name frequently mentioned by speculating pundits.
I am deeply grateful to Senator Kyl for agreeing to succeed his friend and colleague of so many years. Every single day that Jon Kyl represents #Arizona in the U.S. Senate is a day our state is well-served. #KylforAZ #KavanaughConfirmation https://t.co/e6zHvEOk5O
— Doug Ducey (@dougducey) September 4, 2018
Excellent choice by Governor @dougducey in selecting #JonKyl for Senate!
Just attested the signature before the paperwork gets on a plane to D.C. pic.twitter.com/7x9i7JQ5jY— Michele Reagan (@VoteReagan) September 4, 2018
Gov. @dougducey’s appointment of Jon Kyl (“sherpa” for the Kavanuagh nomination), puts women’s reproductive rights, civil rights, voting rights, environmental rights and workers rights at risk. We need to elect a governor who will oppose the Trump Admin. and not appease it.
— David Garcia (@dg4az) September 4, 2018
While no one can ever replace Senator John McCain, I do believe Governor Ducey’s decision to select former Senator Jon Kyl to fill McCain’s seat was an excellent one. I’m honored to have Senator Kyl’s endorsement. #JonKyl #SenatorKyl #AZSen #FerraraForCongress #Arizona pic.twitter.com/7jlDHkakRd
— Steve Ferrara (@steveferraramd) September 4, 2018
BRAVO to Governor Ducey.
Senator Jon Kyl is a well respected, true patriot. The right person to represent Arizona at such a crucial time.— Sonny Borrelli (@SonnyBorrelli) September 4, 2018
My statement on the appointment of Senator Jon Kyl to the Senate: pic.twitter.com/3i50RWU0NU
— Rep. Paul Gosar, DDS (@RepGosar) September 4, 2018
I commend Governor @dougducey for the appointment of Senator Jon Kyl to fill the remainder of Senator McCain’s term. Senator Kyl has always been a long-time supporter of Northern Arizona University and I look forward to working with such an experienced and well-respected leader.
— Rita Cheng (@NAUPresident) September 4, 2018
Ducey appoints Jon Kyl to U.S. Senate seat: “Every single day that Jon Kyl represents Arizona in the United States Senate is a day when our state is being well-served.” https://t.co/WFLByLbU6n
— Arizona Chamber (@AZChamber) September 4, 2018
A strong pick from @dougducey: Jon Kyl exemplifies what’s best about Arizona. Tremendous leadership, integrity and work ethic! Congratulations Senator Kyl
— Dr. Regina Cobb (@recobbforazrep) September 4, 2018
“He has been my leader, my senior partner in much of the work we have done for Arizona, my friend, and one of the people I most look up to in this place as an example of selfless, capable, honorable public service.” – John McCain on Jon Kylhttps://t.co/xFsiswuuGU
— Brandy Wells (@brandybwells) September 4, 2018
Why is Jon Kyl such a great choice for Senate? Writing in @TIME, @SenateMajLdr said “Kyl has built a reputation for his encyclopedic knowledge of domestic and foreign policy, and his hard work and leadership.” Needed now more than ever.
— Bill Montgomery (@Veritas_ad_res) September 4, 2018
Jon Kyl has been an active lobbyist since 2015. His client roster includes the usual suspects — pharmaceutical interests, universities and higher ed, defense contractors, trade groups, etc. pic.twitter.com/QQsm08cxzo
— Byron Tau (@ByronTau) September 4, 2018