(with McConnell incapacitated it is just a 52-47 advantage instead of 53-47). Do you realize how insane that is? Democrats now need only 3 votes from Republicans to kill Blanche's nomination instead of 4. McConnell dying would trigger a special election to replace him and almost certainly give Republicans their 53rd vote back.

Not everything is a Republican conspiracy.

a Democrat win that seat!

Republicans than a vacant seat or an incapacitated McConnell. Haaving a Democrat in that seat only really helps Democrats during votes where one or more Republicans are absent. Whether it's 52-47 or 52-48, Democrats still need 3 Republican votes in the senate to kill Republican legislation or nominees. Also, it would only be for a couple months at most anyway. The full-term election is already set for November.

Massie voted with Trump 98% of the time. Even if Massie became 100% anti-Trump, it would at most be minimally worse for Republicans than a vacant seat or an incapacitated McConnell. Having a Democrat in that seat only really helps Democrats during votes where one or more Republicans are absent. Whether it's 52-47 or 52-48, Democrats still need 3 Republican votes in the senate to kill Republican legislation or nominees. Also, it would only be for a couple months at most anyway. The full-term election is already set for November.

Besides, Massie couldn't even win his own district. Why would Republicans be afraid of him winning a statewide election? It's an insane conspiracy theory that makes zero sense.

He pissed Trump off by speaking out. Trump endorsed his primary opponent. They are afraid of Massie winning a special election because that would anger our mad king. If they hold out till the regular election they likely get a total Trump toadie for a Senator.
No disrespect intended, but I think you are trying to apply logic and reason to a group that defies logic or reason.

Until then, I assume they are all lying since that is what they do so well.

... because only lies can support and defend their diseased belief system. They'd lie to their dying mothers for idle amusement.

A universe in which the chief currency is greed and the ultimate value is self service.

Gee, sounds like the Capitalism.

I would trust him!

These repugs are repulsive.

what do have to gain by lying? We would never lie about this. Cross my heart (but not a silver one...)"

"Mitch? Mitch? Are you awake, Mitch? I sure wish you could say something, Mitch. Mitch, blink twice if you can hear me.....We sure miss you in the Senate, Mitch. If you don't recuperate fast and get back to us, we're going to lose a lot of votes, Mitch. Mitch, please wake up and talk to us, buddy---we need to be able to convince folks you're not dead yet Mitch, we got Elaine out of the country, so she can't pull the plug on you--so we're---er, YOU"RE safe for now. That should relieve some of your stress, right? Mitch, can you move your fingers? Mitch, if you can just tell us where the money is, I PROMISE you we'll keep it safe for you (lo-o-onnng pause........) So long, Mitch; keep fighting....."

If so, I would expect her to return on August 4.

nothing in his condition to warrant cutting her long-planned trip short.

Maybe they do things different in their family but if my wife had a severe cardiac event that sent her to the hospital's ICU after being found unconscious, I would be with her night and day without question. Also, why did his daughter vanish herself on social media? I'm not saying that I know for sure that any of this necessarily proves anything, but it seems like there would be a quick and easy way to prove one way or another that Mitch is alive, dead, in a coma, etc. At the minimum, we deserve to know the truth about how our representatives are doing, if they're dead or alive, demented, etc., especially the people of Kentucky, who he represents.

Because he’s BRAIN DEAD, and she knows it. Why hurry back?

Even brain dead, that old fart is still fucking with us. 😵

...a reason to make a 20-hour flight back to be by his side.

But if that was the case why are they not providing proof other than certain figures on the right saying they have been talking to him? Why not put a doctor out in front of cameras to give an update?

The truth must be somewhere in-between--as it often is.

Who could imagine, Republicans lying?

beeps, blips, and forced air from a life support monitor is not a “conversation” …

It is to the Democrats' major advantage for McConnell to be incapacitated and not dead. With only 52 votes instead of 53, now only 3 Republicans need to vote with Democrats to kill any legislation or nominees. For example, Democrats now need only 3 Republicans to vote against Blanche as AG to kill his nomination. With McConnell present or another Republican elected in a special election taking his place, Democrats would need 4 Republican votes to kill Blanche's nomination.

This conspiracy theorizing is nonsense.. Democrats are much better off with McConnell alive and unable to vote.

With a special election, there is a possibility a Democrat could be elected to the Senate.

The current situation is VERY BAD for Republicans and a GREAT SITUATION for Democrats. Democrats are the ones who should not want a special election. An incapacitated McConnell means Republicans have only 52 votes in the Senate instead of 53. With only 52 votes, now only 3 Republicans need to vote with Democrats to kill any legislation or nominees. For example, Democrats now need only 3 Republicans to vote against Blanche as AG to kill his nomination. With McConnell present or another Republican elected in a special election taking his place, Democrats would need 4 Republican votes to kill Blanche's nomination.

Even if a Democrat won a special election it would at most be minimally worse for Republicans than a vacant seat or an incapacitated McConnell. Having a Democrat in that seat only really helps Democrats during votes where one or more Republicans are absent. Whether it's 52-47 or 52-48, Democrats still need 3 Republican votes in the senate to kill Republican legislation or nominees. A special election which would almost certainly be won by a Republican, would give Republicans back that 53rd vote for several months.

Worst case for Republicans with Special election, Democrats win but it has no real effect on Senate votes. However, if a Republican wins a special election , they get their 53rd vote back which is extremely significant.

A 53rd Republican in the Senate is an enormous advantage for Republicans (4 Republicans would need to join Democrats to kill legislation or nominees instead of the current 3 with McConnell not present), while a 48th Democrat effectively doesn't help Democrats at all (Democrats would still need 3 Republican votes to kill legislation or nominees - just like now).

In my opinion, it’s a strategic move forward. Once in office, it’s then easier, as an incumbent, to be re-elected. In my opinion, Democrats should take every opportunity to put another Democrat in office, at any time, in any place, no exceptions.

Americans are fed up. A skilled candidate could easily build a successful campaign, even in Kentucky. A Democrat was able to get elected governor and Andy Beshear is not the Lone Ranger.

McConnell's term ends at the beginning of January. The candidates for the November election have already been determined - Andy Barr (R) vs Charles Booker (D) . As of now, Barr is considered to have a 99% likelihood of winning. Democrats are not winning that seat. Winning a special election would do absolutely nothing for Democrats.

https://www.racetothewh.com/senate/26#google_vignette

BTW, Kentucky last elected a Democratic Senator in 1992. On the other hand, Kentucky has had only 2 Republican Governors (both for a single term) in the past 55 years. A Democrat winning the Governership in Kentucky is routine, having happened in 12 of the last 14 elections. Republicans have won 10 straight Senate elections.

In my opinion, giving up is not an option..

n/t

Everybody……
PROOF OF LIFE!

for a replacement that looks just like him.

If they even get a heart rhythm back.

It is to the Democrats' major advantge for McConnell to be incapacitated and not dead. With only 52 votes, now only 3 Republicans need to vote with Democrats to kill any legislation or nominees. For example, Democrats now need only 3 Republicans to vote against Blanche as AG to kill his nomination. With McConnell present or another Republican elected in a special election taking his place, Democrats would need 4 Republican votes to kill Blanche's nomination.

This conspiracy theorizing is nonsense.. Democrats are much better off with McConnell alive and unable to vote.

but it's the principle of people being able to know about how their representatives are functioning, if they're dead or alive, etc.

Elvis Presley doing these days?


Enquiring minds want to know.

McConnell is on life support. While he is still alive by mechanical means, his wife went to China, most likely to be out of the country so she cannot be reached to authorize turning off the ventilator.

The dirty shit dog republicans are not going to allow the Ky Governor any time to order a special election. By not allowing any Democrat to visit him, “ he can continue” to serve.

I think this will totally backfire on the shit dog republicans, because there will be an election, and a well placed democrat may just win the Ky seat.

Just my opinion….many are talking to McConnell, but his is not answering or even comprehending.

The current situation is VERY BAD for Republicans and aa GREAT SITUATION for Democrats. Democrats are the ones who do not waant a special election. An incapacitated McConnell means Republicans have only 52 votes in the Senaate instead of 53. With only 52 votes, now only 3 Republicans need to vote with Democrats to kill any legislation or nominees. For example, Democrats now need only 3 Republicans to vote against Blanche as AG to kill his nomination. With McConnell present or another Republican elected in a special election taking his place, Democrats would need 4 Republican votes to kill Blanche's nomination.

A Democrat winning a special election would t most be minimally worse for Republicans than a vacant seat or an incapacitated McConnell. Having a Democrat in that seat only really helps Democrats during votes where one or more Republicans are absent. Whether it's 52-47 or 52-48, Democrats still need 3 Republican votes in the senate to kill Republican legislation or nominees. Also, it would only be for a couple months at most anyway. The full-term election is already set for November.

Why are so many people here convinced there is a conspiracy to hide McConnells death, when if it were true, it's a huge favor to Democrats and doesn't help Republicans one bit.

Think of the possibilities. Supreme Court Justices could reign forever.

These lies the media right wing is sharing, in my opinion , they are coordinate distractions....We the people and mostly MAGAS / trumpers have created a venue of comfort to lie 100% in a coordinated effort....

Our discussing the lies essentially just carries their water....Just realize, they can't prevent organ failure and body compensation....the truth will be outed soon.