A WVa court will hear arguments Tuesday on whether to hold a special gubernatorial election to replace Joe Manchin this year, or hold off until next. Unions are calling for an election immediately but acting Gov. and state Senate president Earl Ray Tomblin would like to hold it in 2012. (WV Record/Politico)

UPDATE: Tomblin's latest plan is asking voters to approve a new Lt. Gov. position, and have that official take over when the governor's seat is vacated. (This wouldn't solve the immediate issue, however.)