I would guess that the Quorum of the Fourteen Apostles will gather in a temporary Holy of Holies (given that the Salt Lake Temple is closed) on Sunday to put an ignominious end to the so-called apostolic interregnum (a decidedly non-scriptural term) by reorganizing the First Presidency and ordaining a new apostle. A press conference or announcement will probably then follow on Monday or Tuesday. In any case, I’m seeking predictions as to who will be the counselors in the new First Presidency as well as who will be the new apostle. Will Henry Eyring be retained? Will Dieter Uchtdorf return to his former position? Please cast your vote for each position. No voter ID or valid temple recommend is needed to vote.
Note: If you select the “Other” option, please name your pick in a comment.
First Presidency Roulette Poll 2: Who will be the new second counselor in the First Presidency?
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Re: First Presidency Roulette Poll 2: Who will be the new second counselor in the First Presidency?
I should explain that I lumped the least senior apostles into the “Other” pick because the polling feature allows only 10 options.
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Re: First Presidency Roulette Poll 2: Who will be the new second counselor in the First Presidency?
The voting remains close. Please note that the polls will be open at least through Sunday afternoon. I hope SeN posters and the Brethren will weigh in.
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Re: First Presidency Roulette Poll 2: Who will be the new second counselor in the First Presidency?
With a DM voter turnout of 3.1 percent, the clear winner is David Bednar (referred to as “Sister Bednar’s husband” by some church members), who received 46 percent of the vote for second counselor (6 of 13 votes). Henry Eyring, who was second counselor to Nelson, received 23 percent of the vote (3 of 13 votes). Four apostles—Holland, Uchtdorf, Andersen, and Rasband—each received one vote (8 percent). Finally, Cook, Christofferson, Stevenson, and “Other” (which category included the four most-junior apostles) received 0 votes.
Bednar, 73, would give some youth to the First Presidency. He’s currently the fifth-most senior apostle (behind Oaks, Holland, Eyring, and Uchtdorf).
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Bednar, 73, would give some youth to the First Presidency. He’s currently the fifth-most senior apostle (behind Oaks, Holland, Eyring, and Uchtdorf).
Thank you for voting.
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Re: First Presidency Roulette Poll 2: Who will be the new second counselor in the First Presidency?
No one voted for Christofferson, who was called as second counselor today.
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Re: First Presidency Roulette Poll 2: Who will be the new second counselor in the First Presidency?
There's no Spirit of Prophecy here..... 
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Re: First Presidency Roulette Poll 2: Who will be the new second counselor in the First Presidency?
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/med ... y?lang=eng
Not sure how that would have helped though. My guess is that the number of people that knew Elder Christofferson was going to be called were few and far between.
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