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forthemiddle

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18. Not withstanding the personal and family affairs

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 02:14 PM

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This is not unprecedented for either side.
Teddy Kennedy never cast another vote after April 2009 and didn’t pass away for 5 more months, thus depriving the Senate Dems of his presence, and robbing Massachusetts of its representative.
In the 15 months following his diagnosis he only cast 11 votes.
We also have Sen Robert Byrd, and infamously Strom Thurman.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein was said to have been totally incapacitated before her resignation.
All parties do everything they can to maintain power.

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I took a minute to really think about this Mitch McConnell situation, and what it says about Republicans. [View all] hamsterjill Tuesday OP

All of that, yes intrepidity Tuesday #1

Even the word, ETHICS... GiqueCee Tuesday #37

Don't leave out 'morals'. OldBaldy1701E 20 hrs ago #87

Well, that's a given! GiqueCee 19 hrs ago #91

Cheating to keep the seat in Republican hands dflprincess Tuesday #2

Came here to post the same Coventina Tuesday #5

Indeed malaise Tuesday #6

I wouldn't be surprised. hamsterjill Tuesday #7

If he doesn't have a DNR then she may not have the option to "pull the plug." littlemissmartypants Tuesday #13

Interesting thought. hamsterjill Tuesday #14

You're right about that. They are despicable. littlemissmartypants Tuesday #23

Following that line of thought... returnee 20 hrs ago #85

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not so much medical technology rampartd Tuesday #60

that last line you wrote made me laugh. so thanks nt orleans Tuesday #79

So cruel MustLoveBeagles Tuesday #17

'That poor man?' BULLSHIT!!!!!!!! MyOwnPeace Tuesday #31

I think you read the post wrong. hamsterjill Tuesday #38

I think they are talking about the man in Post 7. The Madcap Tuesday #39

Not talking about McConnell MustLoveBeagles Tuesday #40

SO sorry! MyOwnPeace Tuesday #41

No worries MustLoveBeagles Tuesday #45

Maybe, but I figure she has a lot of ducks to get in line re the family shipping company, and other legal issues Attilatheblond Tuesday #52

Um, no cheating is necessary. Wiz Imp Tuesday #19

There's no hurry. TomSlick Tuesday #70

Exactly! Wiz Imp Tuesday #71

I don't know... llmart Tuesday #3

They may be trying to keep him out of Hell according to his wishes. LuvLoogie Tuesday #4

The ferryman comes for everyone eventually. Ray Bruns Tuesday #10

Well.... vanlassie Tuesday #34

I tend to agree. Power is the only currency they value Torchlight Tuesday #8

"They are not allowing his family and friends (yes, he has some, I'm sure!)" Ray Bruns Tuesday #9

Wouldn't be surprised lonely bird Tuesday #73

No idea what his status actually is, but... cab67 Tuesday #11

"Republicans are keeping a dead person on life support. That's cruel enough alone" Ray Bruns Tuesday #12

we don't. barbtries Tuesday #16

But someone else who might need those life support machines for a time, and then be able to recover hamsterjill Tuesday #20

Not withstanding the personal and family affairs forthemiddle Tuesday #18

Well then, it's wrong either way or either side. hamsterjill Tuesday #21

I totally agree forthemiddle Tuesday #25

Sorry but that is ridiculous. Wiz Imp Tuesday #22

Does a Senator have to be present to cast a vote? wnylib Tuesday #49

A United States Senator must be physically present on the floor of the chamber to cast a vote on bills Wiz Imp Tuesday #56

Thank you. After my post I looked it up. wnylib Tuesday #58

Doubtful. It wasn't even changed during COVID when it could have been justified. Wiz Imp Tuesday #61

If Trump needed just one more Senate vote to pass the SAVE act, wnylib Tuesday #74

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I hope that you are right. Trump is desperate wnylib Tuesday #76

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I agree that his constituents are entitled to proof of life, and they aren't getting it. hamsterjill Tuesday #28

Brain death is DEATH under federal law. ALL DEATHS MUST BE REPORTED 31j20b3 Tuesday #30

And we know that Republicans always follow the law to the letter. hamsterjill Tuesday #32

they'll stuff his corpse and prop it up in the Capital rotunda... mike_c Tuesday #26

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Desire Townsend has also indicated that her sources have made this claim. hamsterjill Tuesday #43

Who is Desire Townsend? Wiz Imp Tuesday #59

You should immediately put me on Ignore. hamsterjill Tuesday #64

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A minority of Senators. ColoringFool Tuesday #48

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Would be the first time Republicans kept a dead body on life support. Historic NY Tuesday #42

Damn!!! You may be right!!! hamsterjill Tuesday #44

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The MisSpeaker of The House had this to pass along...... twodogsbarking Tuesday #51

Look, he's alive and well........... KS Toronado Tuesday #53

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We are superior to you! Intractable Tuesday #72

Star Trek is full of apt parallels... buzzycrumbhunger Tuesday #77

Hilarious Bristlecone Tuesday #81

Found in the wild buzzycrumbhunger Tuesday #82

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Mitch would be proud lame54 Tuesday #65

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Tonight on Sick Fuck Theater.... Blue Owl Yesterday #83

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They are just doing what McConnel would do MadameButterfly 20 hrs ago #86

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