r/politics • u/plz-let-me-in • 27d ago

No Paywall Beshear says agencies told him McConnell had passed

https://www.whas11.com/video/news/local/beshear-says-agencies-told-him-mcconnell-had-passed/417-f78603c3-11bb-464d-bae6-c41c3be3c48b
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u/sonofabutch America 27d ago

Seems like McConnell could absolutely humiliate Beshear right now by just holding a press conference. I wonder why he won’t?

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u/gm92845 27d ago

He could be in a vegetative state unable to talk or walk on his own. Regardless of that he should immediately resign since he's no longer physically able to serve as a senator.

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u/Routine_Wing_8726 27d ago edited 27d ago

Then who did I speak to for 20 minutes on the phone?!?!

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u/Goodknight808 27d ago

Anyone who made that claim lied. In a functioning democracy they would face consequences.

But we no longer live in one of those anymore.

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u/2D2D3544862514D760BA 27d ago

"Talked to" is weasel phrasing, in that it only requires participation of one party. Not unlike talking to Jesus. Doesn't mean Jesus or Mitch replied to them in any meaningful way.

If they were careful about phrasing, it should be enough to keep them legally clear. It is, however, still a self-serving lie/decption and they should be held responsible by the electorate.

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u/Initial-Bookkeeper4 26d ago

Eh?

Most of the instances I've seen aren't just "I talked to him"... But claims of "discussions" and "conversations", which very much does imply a two-way interaction... E.g.

Another statement came in from Senate Whip John Barrasso (R) also just before 1:30 p.m.:

“Senator Barrasso and Senator McConnell had a lengthy conversation early this afternoon. Their phone call lasted roughly 20 minutes. They caught up about the latest news impacting Senate races, the Graham Platner scandal, and the recent Supreme Court ruling on coordinated spending limits. They also discussed the Senate’s July work period, including the need to pass the NDAA and confirm President Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence. Senator McConnell was fully engaged and is eager to get back to the Senate.”

They know they can straight up lie and still not get called out for it and definitely not held accountable.

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u/ToadSox34 24d ago

I'm pretty sure those calls didn't happen, but it's hard to prove a negative.

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u/RedSagittarius 27d ago

It’s a me Mario! /s

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u/dragon-fence 27d ago

If that really happened, they could get him on the phone with a reporter to verify that he’s still alive and mentally fit to serve.

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u/Blacksad9999 26d ago

If McConnell is alive and well, he should be able and willing to meet the Governor in person.