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FakeNoose

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15. Yes but if he's declared dead before August 3rd, there will be a special election

Reply to JT45242 (Reply #10)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 01:16 PM

Jul 6

... in Kentucky to replace him. So it doesn't matter what the Governor wants, and it doesn't matter whether he follows that law. Gov. Beshear doesn't get to pick the replacement Senator, period.

The key date is August 3rd - if McConnell is declared dead before that date, there will be a special election. If he's declared dead after that, then the Governor chooses the replacement. (He could choose Thomas Massie or any other Repuke.)

In any case ... whether it's scenario 1 or 2, the replacement Senator will be required to stand for re-election in November because McConnell's term expires at the end of the year.

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(Just my opinion) If Mitch McConnell is unconscious & maybe dying in the hospital ... [View all] FakeNoose Jul 6 OP

Vegetative state can be prolonged a long time bucolic_frolic Jul 6 #1

Proof of this... The Madcap Jul 6 #12

He can be in a vegetative state dflprincess Jul 6 #19

What would the GOP gain by hiding his death ? drray23 Jul 6 #2

Thomas Massie Blue Full Moon Jul 6 #9

McConnell pushed on Republicans in KY legislature to force governor to appoint Senator from party of dead senator JT45242 Jul 6 #10

Yes but if he's declared dead before August 3rd, there will be a special election FakeNoose Jul 6 #15

But the previous post asked what R's gain from delay -- they gain avoiding voters JT45242 Jul 6 #16

Sorry for not having read the law. SamuelAdams Jul 6 #17

unnecessarily complicated. Girard442 Jul 6 #3

The GOP will exploit any dirty trick in their depraved lust for power Blue Owl Jul 6 #4

Reporting to McConnell's handlers. Sneederbunk Jul 6 #5

It's simple... GiqueCee Jul 6 #6

"If Mitch McConnell is unconscious & maybe dying in the hospital why is Elaine Chao on an extended trip to China?" Ray Bruns Jul 6 #7

Probably, but she worked for Chump in his first term, remember? FakeNoose Jul 6 #11

Maybe they know something bad Tree Lady Jul 6 #8

F'ing bizarre. Joinfortmill Jul 6 #13

Could be she just doesn't give a crap. appleannie1 Jul 6 #14

Hey AppleAnnie! FakeNoose Jul 6 #18

I hear people in PGH are having a hard time staying dry. appleannie1 Jul 6 #23

Yes we've had some rain in Pittsburgh, but we had a good Spring FakeNoose Jul 6 #24

My curse Warpy Jul 6 #20

It's about the only thing left he hasn't killed. mdbl Jul 6 #21

they dont want the minority speaker to fill the seat. AllaN01Bear Jul 6 #22