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FarPoint

(15,048 posts) Mon Jul 6, 2026, 09:16 AM Jul 6

What will happen when Mitch McConnell transitions? [View all]

I sense Mitch will depart our planet very soon., maybe even this week...I am curious as to what the GOP is planning regarding his Senate Seat....I would like the Governor of Kentucky assign a replacement.....maybe he will chose himself for the seat?

anyways...I believe this event needs to be discussed in preparation.....

What say you DU?

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What will happen when Mitch McConnell transitions? [View all] FarPoint Jul 6 OP

Nothing terrible... displacedvermoter Jul 6 #1

By KY law the repugnant party recently passed Jerry2144 Jul 6 #2

That was changed in 2024. Governor no longer appoints replacement. lastlib Jul 6 #4

He has 80-150 days to call the election, so at this point nothing until December Buckeyeblue Jul 6 #5

It's been 20 years since I lived there Jerry2144 Jul 6 #7

Yep. Especially since the seat is up for election in Nov Buckeyeblue Jul 6 #11

However, there are nominees from both parties running in November karynnj Jul 6 #16

I think this can be a power struggle issue.... FarPoint Jul 6 #8

Champagne corks will pop, fireworks, bladders will begin to fill...... lastlib Jul 6 #3

Satan will gain yet another minion. The Madcap Jul 6 #6

He'll get to hang-out with: Ars Longa Jul 6 #9

My mind wanders to that flick about the Human Centipede. harumph Jul 6 #10

"Transitions"? Conjuay Jul 6 #12

If Mitch dies, Gov. Beshear will challenge the law in the KY Supreme Court and may actually win Wanderlust988 Jul 6 #13

I want this to happen.... FarPoint Jul 6 #14

Unfortunately, I wouldn't bet on Beshear winning if he challenges the law for filling Senate vacancy onenote Jul 6 #15