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MLAA

(19,518 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 [View all]

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 [View all] 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