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Skittles

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16. McConnell is talking about national security!

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 03:13 PM

18 hrs ago

that's what they said!

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Beshear requests McConnell health update [View all] BumRushDaShow 20 hrs ago OP

Here is a copy of the letter LetMyPeopleVote 20 hrs ago #1

As Lizzo said BaronChocula 20 hrs ago #2

I really think the Dems are purposely trying to stay in the minority in the senate. OhioBack2Blue 17 hrs ago #26

Really? MorbidButterflyTat 15 hrs ago #32

This message was self-deleted by its author BaronChocula 14 hrs ago #33

Have a group of Democratic Senators go visit him in the hospital. Talitha 19 hrs ago #3

McConnell's office's response: "All is well!" Wednesdays 19 hrs ago #4

Remain calm! generalbetrayus 18 hrs ago #11

Priceless! Bayard 18 hrs ago #15

Let it go. TomSlick 19 hrs ago #5

Agree but I think the Gov said that law was illegal newdeal2 19 hrs ago #6

Also, there is value in forcing the Repukes' hand. (nt) Pinback 18 hrs ago #12

What value? TomSlick 13 hrs ago #35

if it is on the ballot in November a democrat will win JT45242 19 hrs ago #7

Nope. The seat is already up for election in November Wiz Imp 17 hrs ago #18

Kentucky law requires a special election to fill Senate vacancy Wiz Imp 18 hrs ago #14

That law was subsequently repealed and replaced with one stripping Beshear of any power to appoint a replacement onenote 17 hrs ago #20

Can Beshear appeal? n/t Just_Vote_Dem 17 hrs ago #23

He has suggested he might try to challenge it in court, but I think it would be an uphill battle. onenote 17 hrs ago #28

Thanks! n/t Just_Vote_Dem 17 hrs ago #30

The governor should just go to the hospital today for a visit. Escape 19 hrs ago #8

Good for Gov. Beshear FakeNoose 19 hrs ago #9

McConnell could be in the morgue under a John Doe. Harker 19 hrs ago #10

"And please give my regards to Agent Chao." (nt) Pinback 18 hrs ago #13

McConnell is talking about national security! Skittles 18 hrs ago #16

Just get his # from Scott Jennings maxsolomon 17 hrs ago #17

Proof of Life. Marcuse 17 hrs ago #19

Brain-dead deepfake? RussBLib 17 hrs ago #21

I believe I offered the same prognosis Akakoji 17 hrs ago #29

The supposed phone calls didn't make it better. SamuelAdams 17 hrs ago #22

I would really like to help and I own a few shovels. twodogsbarking 17 hrs ago #24

The turtle has retreated to his shell flamingdem 17 hrs ago #25

simple solution. give mcconnels staff 24 hours to prove he's alive moonshinegnomie 17 hrs ago #27

It's about time. n/t returnee 16 hrs ago #31

I refer you to the current Miguelito Loveless 14 hrs ago #34