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MLAA

(19,291 posts) Fri Oct 23, 2020, 11:25 AM Oct 2020

When 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

He may not be circling the drain yet, but... Binkie The Clown Oct 2020 #1

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

OMG my first thought was somebody turn on the garbage disposal 😬 MLAA Oct 2020 #9

I don't know the rules in KY but some states require the replacement to be of the same party, RockRaven Oct 2020 #2

KY is one of 37 states that uses gubernatorial appointment Roland99 Oct 2020 #3

you betcha. CincyDem Oct 2020 #4

Excellent assessment! MLAA Oct 2020 #8

Yes. Beshear appoints the interim senator. dchill Oct 2020 #6

Crossing my fingers 🙂 MLAA Oct 2020 #13

McConnell isn't going anywhere. maxsolomon Oct 2020 #7

McConnell is sustained by hate and greed Bayard Oct 2020 #10

Excellent diagnosis! MLAA Oct 2020 #11

Agreed Sherman A1 Oct 2020 #12

That would be some Next Level RBG Karma. One senate swap, no Senate Majority Leader. ACB delay. TheBlackAdder Oct 2020 #14

If McConnell suddenly were to die.... rlegro Oct 2020 #15

Binkie The Clown

(7,911 posts)

1. He may not be circling the drain yet, but...

Reply to MLAA (Original post)

Fri Oct 23, 2020, 11:26 AM

Oct 2020

... 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

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Fri Oct 23, 2020, 11:28 AM

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MLAA

(19,291 posts)

9. OMG my first thought was somebody turn on the garbage disposal 😬

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Fri Oct 23, 2020, 11:41 AM

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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,

Reply to MLAA (Original post)

Fri Oct 23, 2020, 11:27 AM

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and some do not.

Roland99

(53,345 posts)

3. KY is one of 37 states that uses gubernatorial appointment

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Fri Oct 23, 2020, 11:27 AM

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CincyDem

(7,124 posts)

4. you betcha.

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Fri Oct 23, 2020, 11:27 AM

Oct 2020

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.