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wnylib

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37. That's, what I thought initially and it could be true.

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 12:49 PM

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OTOH, even if he was dead and off of machines, MAGAs would keep it secret, if they could. But the chances for leaks then would be greater than if they leave him on machines, even without hope of recovery.

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This may explain why they are hiding Mitch McConnell's condition [View all] Chasstev365 Sunday OP

I can only hope that the Gravedigger Of American Democracy hears the sound of shovels . . . hatrack Sunday #1

LOVE how you put that! calimary Yesterday #73

For all we know, he might be already dead, leaving us wnylib Sunday #2

I have someone in my family right now Tree Lady Sunday #19

That's, what I thought initially and it could be true. wnylib Sunday #37

Something like that couldn't be kept secret. cab67 Sunday #60

Those people need their jobs and could be prosecuted for violating HIPPA Attilatheblond Sunday #64

Does HIPAA apply to dead people? LeftInTX Sunday #66

HIPAA Privacy Rule protections continue for 50 years after a person's death progressoid Sunday #68

I had to jump thru some hoops to get certified copies of my husband's death certificate so I could take care of details Attilatheblond 16 hrs ago #83

They'd be prosecuted only if they can be identified. cab67 Yesterday #81

He could well be on life support popsdenver Sunday #46

That seems most likely. Dulcinea Sunday #53

Yup...unconscious when they hauled him out of the house Bengus81 Sunday #59

Staffers wanna keep their jobs? Attilatheblond Sunday #62

I think she doesn't need them popsdenver Yesterday #78

Her perks include influence with US government officials which can be rewardeing to the SHIPPING COMPANY Attilatheblond 16 hrs ago #82

Maybe they've already quick--frozen him and will resurrect only when a vote is needed. erronis Sunday #45

They'll put a tarp over him. (nt) Pinback Sunday #69

Then someone needs to get near to him and obtain the proof. harumph Sunday #3

A "Carhartt" riot might do the trick Ponietz Sunday #18

Maybe the Governor could casually ask around. nt allegorical oracle Sunday #39

There should be some kind of requirement for weekly proof of life SSJVegeta Sunday #4

Rules are only for Democrats............ Bengus81 Sunday #61

And staffers are paid while doing whatever without proper chain of command & responsibility Attilatheblond Sunday #63

So, an election before the 3 months is a good thing in Kentucky?? Tetrachloride Sunday #5

possibly. in general, low turnout elections favor the most motivated. RandomNumbers Sunday #25

Is there any way to force the issue? No reason to play nice with him at this point. Crunchy Frog Sunday #6

Actually it is better for us if they pull this off and keep it hidden InstantGratification Sunday #31

Between the R Senators who have lost primaries or who are not running for reelection ToxMarz Sunday #34

It's similar to the movie Dave. Sector 001 Sunday #36

Where can you find death certificates? cpamomfromtexas Sunday #7

One cannot, unless one is permitted by or is a member of immediate family. ColoringFool Sunday #12

That is not true Wifes husband Sunday #24

It likely varies by state. In Florida, when I tried to look at the death certificate allegorical oracle Sunday #40

Death certficates contain private info. (Cause of death, address, spousal address) Death index does not. LeftInTX Sunday #67

Oh, yes, it is. Unless you know of an exception? ColoringFool Sunday #56

Where's the MSM coverage of Turtle's condition? SergeStorms Sunday #8

Hitting a parked car results in a police report which is likely public domain Attilatheblond 15 hrs ago #84

Either way you look at it its the_liberal_grandpa Sunday #9

Can't recall whether Thune is empowered to permit proxy votes. Anybody? nt allegorical oracle Sunday #41

no rampartd Sunday #52

This doesn't make sense newdeal2 Sunday #10

I don't think this is to the Republicans or Kentucky's benefit unless he is alive karynnj Sunday #11

I don't understand why or why not having a special election makes any difference. Fil1957 Sunday #13

The Kentucky GOP has a strange law that only a republican can be named to replace McConnel LetMyPeopleVote Sunday #14

I forgot about that one... IthinkThereforeIAM Sunday #26

That law was changed in 2024; special election is now required. Callie1979 Sunday #35

Oh, what a shame! DFW Sunday #49

Odd how it ws changed when a Dem won the Gov office. Callie1979 Yesterday #74

Republicans pull schemes like that nationwide. DFW Yesterday #80

I was thinking about that. But we could use Republican-style tactics against them, as well. DFW Sunday #48

Perhaps the governor should bring some flowers and Capt. America Sunday #15

That sounds very plausible. Martin68 Sunday #16

The sooner the better! OGBuzz Sunday #17

His wife, Elaine has close ties to the highest echelons of the Chinese government dlk Sunday #20

She just returned from a visit to China. Thought the timing was odd -- it could've allegorical oracle Sunday #42

Or maybe she heard he doesn't have much time left... ShazzieB Sunday #44

Yes we've been speculating that he might have kicked the bucket already FakeNoose Sunday #21

Ky changed the rules. The governor has no ability to pick anyone. karynnj Sunday #30

This doesn't make sense, to me mercuryblues Sunday #22

Just more GOP stupidity. nt Callie1979 Sunday #29

There is something odd about this. mercuryblues Sunday #38

Turns out they changed the law in '24 to require a special election. Callie1979 Yesterday #75

But the next election is now 4 months away. hedda_foil Sunday #23

Not the first time this has happened. Wont be the last. Callie1979 Sunday #27

In the meantime... Gaytano70 Sunday #28

Zombie Mitch as worthless dead as alive Johonny Sunday #32

" A cheater even on his death bed." C Moon Sunday #33

That IS a good epitaph. calimary Sunday #57

Excellent catch. R's just have to keep the body away from a corner for 3 more weeks 31j20b3 Sunday #43

Brain dead corpse in one person luxury hospital room, tax dollars draining away dave99 Sunday #47

Maybe he just needs flipped over. twodogsbarking Sunday #50

Perhaps He Can Buy a Scrap of Integrity on the Open Market The Roux Comes First Sunday #51

I dont think he will make it to August 9th.nt. drray23 Sunday #54

They found him unresponsive and had to do CPR, and he is now in a coma. SunSeeker Yesterday #72

I can just picture him sitting next to a pool sipping on formaldehyde cocktails. nt ImNotGod Sunday #55

Oh FFS Blue Owl Sunday #58

One thing for certain dlk Sunday #65

If McConnell is still alive, he can't speak Akakoji Yesterday #70

3 months before an election... AdamGG Yesterday #71

When Strom Thurmond was circling the drain The Wizard Yesterday #76

Spot-on, hatrack! McConnell has indeed been... BH liberal Yesterday #77

Well, that makes zero sense. NoRethugFriends Yesterday #79