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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsWhen the netherworld reclaims McConnell doesn't the Democratic Governor get to appoint his replaceme
Just trying to come up with happy thoughts to get myself through the next 11 days. Based on recent pictures Mitch should probably pack his bags for the trip.
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When the netherworld reclaims McConnell doesn't the Democratic Governor get to appoint his replaceme (Original Post)
MLAA
Oct 2020
OP
As was said in a tweet somewhere - imagine the 24/7 media coverage if Nancy's hands were blue. n/t
CincyDem
Oct 2020
#5
I don't know the rules in KY but some states require the replacement to be of the same party,
RockRaven
Oct 2020
#2
That would be some Next Level RBG Karma. One senate swap, no Senate Majority Leader. ACB delay.
TheBlackAdder
Oct 2020
#14
Binkie The Clown
(7,911 posts)1. He may not be circling the drain yet, but...
... he's definitely climbed into the sink.
CincyDem
(7,124 posts)5. As was said in a tweet somewhere - imagine the 24/7 media coverage if Nancy's hands were blue. n/t
MLAA
(19,291 posts)9. OMG my first thought was somebody turn on the garbage disposal 😬
RockRaven
(17,408 posts)2. I don't know the rules in KY but some states require the replacement to be of the same party,
and some do not.
Roland99
(53,345 posts)3. KY is one of 37 states that uses gubernatorial appointment
CincyDem
(7,124 posts)4. you betcha.
It always surprises me that KY is so rabidly republican when it comes to Senate seats but they're more than willing to have a Democratic governor. It's almost like they want the benefits of dem leadership at home but they want to inflict republicans on the country.
MLAA
(19,291 posts)8. Excellent assessment!
dchill
(42,608 posts)6. Yes. Beshear appoints the interim senator.
MLAA
(19,291 posts)13. Crossing my fingers 🙂
maxsolomon
(36,656 posts)7. McConnell isn't going anywhere.
5-10 years left. Only Trump gets better medical care.
Bayard
(25,464 posts)10. McConnell is sustained by hate and greed
Same level of empathy as trump. The rot in his hand is the manifestation of what's inside.
MLAA
(19,291 posts)11. Excellent diagnosis!
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)12. Agreed

TheBlackAdder
(29,542 posts)14. That would be some Next Level RBG Karma. One senate swap, no Senate Majority Leader. ACB delay.
rlegro
(341 posts)15. If McConnell suddenly were to die....
...it would be the all-time case of instant karma.