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[–] 65 points 3 months ago (9 children)

Just hold the election. If McConnell shows up with the ability to do his job, he can have it back.

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  • [–] 43 points 3 months ago (8 children)

    It's not about an election. If McConnell vacates the seat before some time in August (I'm not sure the exact day) the Governor of Kentucky (who is a Democrat) can appoint a new Senator. Obviously Republicans don't want this.

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    so August 4th they'll announce he's dead. the funeral will be interesting to say the least. that body is probably a popiscle full of god knows what chemicals to prevent decomposing or he's already buried.

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  • [–] 7 points 3 months ago (3 children)

    They changed Kentucky law in 2024. Now the Governor must call for a special election to fill a vacant Senate seat.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 months ago

    they did to ensure Beshear , being a dem cant use his full gov powers to better the state. and him being a GOV of kentucky isnt by accident either. the previous GOV was a republican and he almost ruined the state ecnomically, so they needed a DEM to stall the collapse, or reverse the downturn, also as a way to blame the Dem in charge.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Kentucky law doesn't override Kentucky Constitution.

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