Beshear needs to do more! He needs to take a camera and sound crew with him and go SEE for himself whether McConnell is alive, incapacitated, or deceased - and do it BEFORE Aug 3rd. You can bet after that date Mitch will be declared dead when his existence is no longer needed to manipulate an election.
Beshear literally cannot do that. Under HIPAA laws, a patient at a medical facility can refuse visitors and the facility cannot disclose info about patients.
Since when have laws applied to politicians? Beshear can claim McConnell is being held against his will by Antifa terrorists, and send National Guard troops to rescue him. The Dems really need to start using their imaginations more.
That's what I've been saying since 30 days ago. It is ridiculous that Beshear has waited this long to do something. I know he's in KY but it isn't that far by plane to DC. If he had made that trip ALREADY he would have been able to hold a special election to REPLACE the DEAD MITCH McConnell
IN NOVEMBER VOTE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT! BECAUSE IT DOES! TRUMP AND MAGA NAZIS ARE DESTROYING THIS COUNTRY TO ENRICH THEMSELVES AND THEIR CRONIES AND TAKING IT FROM THE WORKING RETIRED AND POOR! STRIPPING LAWFUL PROTECTIONS AND DOING AWAY WITH THE PROCEDURES TO REDRESS OUR VALID ISSUES! WHEN IT'S GONE IT'S GONE FOREVER!
I welcome this, but Beshear needs to call the Republicans' bluff and declare the position vacant and call a special election while he can--before August 3. Let the Republicans take him to court. If he loses, sobeit. But now is the time to fight them.
Unfortunately, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear cannot unilaterally declare a U.S. Senate seat vacant. Under federal and constitutional rules, a Senate vacancy only occurs if a senator officially dies, resigns, or is formally expelled by a vote of the U.S. Senate itself.
So sick of MAGA bullshit. Andy is between a rock and a hard place and all the bitching Dems have been doing about him not fighting is unfair. It's almost August 3 so they can suddenly find him dead and we can get on with life. Such utter bullshit.
Not really, it is a federal crime to not report the death of a legislator. But, I do think it is better that he's or no other repug is there. He can't vote or interfere.
I do like the idea. Unfortunately, it is not a federal crime under U.S. law to simply fail to report the death of a legislator, as there is no general federal statute criminalizing the failure to report a standard death or a politician's passing.
Good enough is enough Mc Connell should be able to answer questions verbally from competent officials or the press if not the governor should call for an election to replace him
Are we absolutely sure that law preventing the governor from making an appointment and requiring an election only didn't get overturned in court? I've mentioned that situation to a large group and 3 people said it was overturned.
It has not been overturned. Some people are claiming it violates the Kentucky state constitution but it does not. The state constitution gives the governor the power to fill state and local vacancies, not federal ones.
No Individual Declaration: No governor, state lawmaker, or federal leader can unilaterally declare the seat vacant if the senator is incapacitated but still holds the office.
The Special Election Process: Under Kentucky's House Bill 622 passed in 2024, the governor has no power to appoint a temporary replacement. Instead, if a vacancy officially takes place, the governor's sole legal duty is to issue an official proclamation to schedule a statewide special election.
That's why I suggested he show up at the hospital with state troopers and demand to see him, and have anyone preventing him from doing so get arrested.
If he’s already dead, there’s no need to turn up the heat on him. He’d already be feeling the heat of hellfire and damnation.
I think that you just may have something there.
True. The only name plate he needs now is on a tombstone in the Cemetery.
Well said. So fitting for him to be at the threshold of hell.
Finally - good on Beshear!💙💙💙💙
Andy Beshear is a Fantastic Governor!
Beshear needs to do more! He needs to take a camera and sound crew with him and go SEE for himself whether McConnell is alive, incapacitated, or deceased - and do it BEFORE Aug 3rd. You can bet after that date Mitch will be declared dead when his existence is no longer needed to manipulate an election.
Republicans need to do something but we know Thune is a pied piper to Trump and ethical standards is not a Republican thing!!!!
Beshear literally cannot do that. Under HIPAA laws, a patient at a medical facility can refuse visitors and the facility cannot disclose info about patients.
Since when have laws applied to politicians? Beshear can claim McConnell is being held against his will by Antifa terrorists, and send National Guard troops to rescue him. The Dems really need to start using their imaginations more.
True. Which makes any hope of knowing how bad Trump is pretty slim without leakers
That's what I've been saying since 30 days ago. It is ridiculous that Beshear has waited this long to do something. I know he's in KY but it isn't that far by plane to DC. If he had made that trip ALREADY he would have been able to hold a special election to REPLACE the DEAD MITCH McConnell
Don't Blame Governor Andy Beshear!
Yes. These “demands” are useless!
Yet another underhanded play by the rethugs. Running out the clock so they can hold the majority is definitely a move i would expect. Jackasses.
Exactly!! Delay delay run out the calendar!!!
IN NOVEMBER VOTE LIKE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT! BECAUSE IT DOES! TRUMP AND MAGA NAZIS ARE DESTROYING THIS COUNTRY TO ENRICH THEMSELVES AND THEIR CRONIES AND TAKING IT FROM THE WORKING RETIRED AND POOR! STRIPPING LAWFUL PROTECTIONS AND DOING AWAY WITH THE PROCEDURES TO REDRESS OUR VALID ISSUES! WHEN IT'S GONE IT'S GONE FOREVER!
I want a live appearance & if nothing was covered up it would’ve happened by now since they LOVE proving Dems wrong!
I welcome this, but Beshear needs to call the Republicans' bluff and declare the position vacant and call a special election while he can--before August 3. Let the Republicans take him to court. If he loses, sobeit. But now is the time to fight them.
Unfortunately, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear cannot unilaterally declare a U.S. Senate seat vacant. Under federal and constitutional rules, a Senate vacancy only occurs if a senator officially dies, resigns, or is formally expelled by a vote of the U.S. Senate itself.
That is Right!
Mitch is dead. Let’s get his ghost out of politics. Enough shenanigans.
I totally agree!
Definitely!
Enough of McConnell janking us around. He's not fit for purpose--get out Mitch!
Definitely!
Republicans of today, are major toadies to the 🐓💩👿!
They are Sewage Trolls!
We just can’t be nice anymore. It’s about time to fight fire with fire.
Come on Mitch. The devils waiting at the Bingo table.
Definitely!
This is such a bunch of bull shit. What a way to run a government but I guess what else would you expect with this administration
So sick of MAGA bullshit. Andy is between a rock and a hard place and all the bitching Dems have been doing about him not fighting is unfair. It's almost August 3 so they can suddenly find him dead and we can get on with life. Such utter bullshit.
Not really, it is a federal crime to not report the death of a legislator. But, I do think it is better that he's or no other repug is there. He can't vote or interfere.
If true, then charge the family doctors and his staff and push for discovery
I do like the idea. Unfortunately, it is not a federal crime under U.S. law to simply fail to report the death of a legislator, as there is no general federal statute criminalizing the failure to report a standard death or a politician's passing.
Good enough is enough Mc Connell should be able to answer questions verbally from competent officials or the press if not the governor should call for an election to replace him
Are we absolutely sure that law preventing the governor from making an appointment and requiring an election only didn't get overturned in court? I've mentioned that situation to a large group and 3 people said it was overturned.
It has not been overturned. Some people are claiming it violates the Kentucky state constitution but it does not. The state constitution gives the governor the power to fill state and local vacancies, not federal ones.
The sticky point is *proving* the federal vacancy. Perhaps, after the fact ,we can charge people with hiding a corpse to gain a political advantage?
Thank you for clarifying. I felt my sources of the original information are reliable and the people in the other group could be confused.
No Individual Declaration: No governor, state lawmaker, or federal leader can unilaterally declare the seat vacant if the senator is incapacitated but still holds the office.
The Special Election Process: Under Kentucky's House Bill 622 passed in 2024, the governor has no power to appoint a temporary replacement. Instead, if a vacancy officially takes place, the governor's sole legal duty is to issue an official proclamation to schedule a statewide special election.
That's why I suggested he show up at the hospital with state troopers and demand to see him, and have anyone preventing him from doing so get arrested.