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[–] 55 points 3 months ago (11 children)

Three business days before it doesn't make a difference.

Where was this 30 days ago?

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

    It is the second letter Beshear has sent McConnell demanding more transparency about his health.

    Also, what happens in 3 days?

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

    I believe after August 3rd even if they proclaim he's dead there will be no special election to replace him before regular elections.

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  • [–] 11 points 3 months ago (5 children)

    For KY, it’s probably better to leave his seat empty as long as possible.

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  • [–] 7 points 3 months ago (4 children)

    I'm on the fence about this. On one hand, it's one less R vote. On the other hand, Kentucky has been leaning blue lately, so it's possible a dem would be elected (though that's obviously not guaranteed).

    There's also been talk about the governor appointing someone, which would be best. But I've also read that Kentucky changed their constitution after he was elected taking that power away from the governor, and forcing a special election for cases like this.

    My guess is that the governor is being pushed to appoint someone so the Rs have to sue saying it's against the Kentucky constitution. In doing so, the status of McConnell would be part of discovery.

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

    I know the rules around interim senators is different for all states. I assume any appointment would be a republican. A special election might benefit dems, i just don’t believe KY is really moving left. They traditionally elect a democrat governor, but are hard R for all national elections.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Why would a Democrat governor voluntarily appoint a Republican Senator?

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  • [–] [S] 13 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    Purely performative. That's why people don't take Dems seriously. Performative jokes that don't want to fight

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago

    Exactly, all the Neo Liberal Dems do when they have to confront Republicans are sternly worded letters or replies.

    Now compare that to when they attack the left. It's all fire and brimstone like the left are devils or something. Pathetic indeed 😭

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  • [–] 24 points 3 months ago (2 children)

    Mitch McConnell cannot report his health status.

    He died a few weeks ago.

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  • [–] 12 points 3 months ago

    Typical dropped ball from “the left”. Go to the hospital or his home or wherever the fuck he is and ask to see him. Take TV cameras. Repeat until tiresome or outcome.

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago

    I call on Kentucky's Governor to do his fucking job and call an election

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    He's passed on! This senator is no more! He has ceased to be! He's expired and gone to meet his maker! He's a stiff! Bereft of life, he rests in peace! If they hadn't nailed him to the hospital bed he'd be pushing up the daisies! His metabolic processes are now history! He's off the twig! He's kicked the bucket, he's shuffled off his mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the choir invisible!! HE IS AN EX-SENATOR!!

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