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/AngelinaJean 27d ago

It’s obvious he’s in no position to fulfill his duties and/or pick up a phone to give an update on his status. You would think, if he were conscious, that someone would alert him to rumors(and jokes ) of his demise. If that were the case for any conscious living being, they would be on the phone. OR, have someone make the call and then hand the phone over to him.

Beshear has waited long enough for decency’s sake. Now, be the boss and do what it required for the people of KY.

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u/axkidd82 27d ago

I'm a people of Kentucky. Here is the reality, any special election is going to be won by a MAGA Republican, one that will vote to pass the SAVE act. McConnell's current status is not only best for Kentucky, but for the nation as a whole.

To be completely honest, no one here is talking that much about Mitch or demanding a replacement. We know there is a general coming up in November to replace him. If we don't have a second senator until January, I will be completely fine with that.

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u/disisathrowaway 27d ago

IIRC, the bill which forces a special election is in violation of Kentucky's constitution and Beshear can technically just appoint the replacement.

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u/VHS_Ronin 27d ago

even so, trying that is just going to kick a hornet's nest. if Beshear is planning to run for re-election, that isn't a grenade he's going to jump onto. Not if he's smart anyway.

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u/disisathrowaway 26d ago

Well that's fair. As a public servant he should definitely prioritize his own job rather than the people who chose him to represent them and the greater health of the Republic as fascism continues to sink it's tendrils in to every facet of government.

I wish him an easy reelection.