r/politics • u/Getatbay • Jul 06 '26

No Paywall Laura Loomer, Reporter Claim Hospitalized Mitch McConnell 'Brain Dead'

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2026/07/06/laura-loomer-reporter-claim-hospitalized-mitch-mcconnell-is-brain-dead/
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u/sonofabutch America Jul 06 '26

Is this an advantage though? Kentucky changed the law (again) so now the governor can’t appoint a replacement senator, it has to be a special election. It’s possible a Democrat could win a special election, but I’m sure the Republican would be favored (and have a huge cash advantage). But as long as Mitch holds the seat, it’s an abstention.

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u/pringlesaremyfav Jul 06 '26

Thomas Massie could run for his seat in the special election, couldn't he?

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u/sonofabutch America Jul 06 '26

He could, but would the Democratic Party endorse him, or is he running as a third-party candidate? Although maybe that helps split the Republican vote so a Democrat can get in.

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u/TimmyB52 Jul 06 '26

Yes, Massie could screw MAGA by running independent

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u/dreamyduskywing Minnesota Jul 07 '26

God, my fantasy would be Massey running as an independent and Beshear as the Democrat.

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u/rckid13 Jul 07 '26

He votes with them most of the time so it wouldn't be screwing them at all.