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Alexis Goldstein
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Feb 15, 2021
McConnell working to make sure the Democratic Governor cannot pick his replacement
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Mitch McConnell backs Kentucky bill to change Senate vacancy rules (for ex., if McConnell dies), with governor no longer choosing replacement on his own and GOP picking candidates https://courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-general-assembly/2021/02/15/mitch-mcconnell-backs-plan-change-how-kentucky-fills-u-s-senate-vacancies/6730656002/ via @courierjournal @morganwatkins26
Alexis Goldstein
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Theres an alternative proposal by KY State Rep. Steven Rudy to would leave the seat open until a new election takes place
spanone
(135,635 posts)ProudMNDemocrat
(16,485 posts)If it is in the Kentucky State Constitution that the Governor has the SOLE duty to pick a replacement in the event of a death or resignation of a US Senator, that should settle the matter.
Butvyhen, Republicans are RUTHLESS and would do what they could to strike it down and repeal that amendment.
BComplex
(7,982 posts)Republicans need to shut up and sit down.
tinrobot
(10,848 posts)The governor's veto can be overridden by roll-call majority votes of both houses of the legislature; unlike in most states where a supermajority is required to override a veto.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Governor_of_Kentucky
That is very unfortunate... very...
OrlandoDem2
(2,064 posts)ahead, will we be able to counter him.
People are always surprised by him but this is his MO. Lets do the same and beat him down.
Walleye
(30,723 posts)dsc
(52,130 posts)Fullduplexxx
(7,818 posts)crickets
(25,896 posts)Beartracks
(12,761 posts)... for which workarounds must be developed.
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2naSalit
(86,059 posts)dmr
(28,321 posts)I don't think he's a healthy turtle, but if they're addressing this now, then maybe he's got one foot on a banana peel and the other ... well, its about ready to falter.
It'd be nice to rid ourselves of Moscow Mitch. Although his leadership replacement will be just as selfish and evil.
While he anticipates his departure let's hope it's before the state changes their rules, and let the Democratic governor replace him with an intelligent Democrat.
Corgigal
(9,291 posts)His black hand, the hospital visits.
Gov Beshear is a bright man, and normally wins against the crazy house republicans.
BComplex
(7,982 posts)Both houses 2/3?
Dustlawyer
(10,493 posts)That bastard should live forever if true. Heaven wont have him and the Devil is afraid he will take over!
Irish_Dem
(45,639 posts)Probably not the only trick along these lines.
Proud Liberal Dem
(24,355 posts)Probably should have not run last year?
Sneederbunk
(14,208 posts)OhZone
(3,212 posts)DENVERPOPS
(8,679 posts)out of Maxwell.............
Bayard
(21,805 posts)From Day 1. Our Covid rate is way down from his measures, and they want to censure him for it.
I get daily updates from his office. He's doing a lot of good for this state. Hopefully he's still in office if McConnell retreats into his shell forever.
Indykatie
(3,691 posts)DeeNice
(574 posts)He knows how old he is. As always, party over country, the rules and norms be damned.
DENVERPOPS
(8,679 posts)I am surprised that they haven't shoved through legislation that any newly elected or appointed politician in America must be a RepubliCON.....
Wounded Bear
(58,440 posts)typical repub bullshit.
sfstaxprep
(9,998 posts)He can't expire soon enough. Will have to pray harder I guess.
allnews
(244 posts)I really wish this could not happen. It should not be done period!
OnDoutside
(19,908 posts)KPN
(15,587 posts)Oh please God, make it so!
OnDoutside
(19,908 posts)Joinfortmill
(14,247 posts)scarletwoman
(31,893 posts)They seem to think they are the only rightful rulers - and that's how they see it, ruling not public service.
North Shore Chicago
(3,254 posts)he knows his dirt nap is coming soon.
RANDYWILDMAN
(2,645 posts)They should all get tat's on their chest that say"it's ok if you a republican"
BobTheSubgenius
(11,535 posts)NONE! Nice work if you can get it, Moscow Mitch.
LeftInTX
(24,555 posts)It will then go to an election for fill an unexpired term...(Not really a special election, but an election like Rafael Warnock's)
A primary will be held in 2022 and general election in November 2022.
There will be no need to have a new law, nor would there be a vacancy