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23. Nope. It simply repealed the provision that gave him authority to fill a US Senate vacancy

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 07:24 PM

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McConnell's death won't be announced until after 8/3. [View all] pat_k Tuesday OP

In other words, this is fraud. milestogo Tuesday #1

Yep! pat_k Tuesday #2

100% wrong. See post 28. Wiz Imp Tuesday #31

they are not worried that ky will elect a dem rampartd Tuesday #3

Can someone explain why it makes a difference? onenote Tuesday #6

I was confused. Apologies. I thought it was up next cycle. pat_k Tuesday #13

KY law doesn't allow Beshear to appoint a replacement onenote Tuesday #20

I haven't had time to research but I'm now ... pat_k Tuesday #22

Thanks!! pat_k Tuesday #24

Well, he would need the strongest instance to challenge... pat_k Tuesday #25

It doesn't make a difference. Wiz Imp Tuesday #30

The republican party is pure fucking evil. Initech Tuesday #7

Or resignation LeftInTX Tuesday #8

Beat the clock bucolic_frolic Tuesday #9

So, what happens AFTER 8/3? AZJonnie Tuesday #10

I think the difference is that the seat stays vacant 'til 1/3/2027 pat_k Tuesday #12

The seat is already contested this year Boo1 Tuesday #11

Apologies. Confused myself. I thought he was in the next cycle pat_k Tuesday #14

I hope someone leaks what's going on. electric_blue68 Tuesday #15

Got it 👍 electric_blue68 Tuesday #18

Beshear can also use the State Constitution to ignore the law after 8/3 standingtall Tuesday #19

If he tries, there's a good chance the courts will rule against him. onenote Tuesday #21

Since he's taking phone calls, Jarqui Tuesday #26

They like leaving the dying... purr-rat beauty Tuesday #27

There is no cutoff. I have no idea where you're getting that from. Wiz Imp Tuesday #28