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In reply to the discussion: Mitch McConnell's Colleagues Say He's Alive, Talking On The Phone [View all]republianmushroom
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How so? I thought they were avoiding a special election where Massie could run
LymphocyteLover
Yesterday
#43
Just I've heard they are freaked out by the idea of Massie winning the seat then being anti-Trump
LymphocyteLover
Yesterday
#57
Actually, I believe they're trying to ride out a deadline so there can't be a replacement named.
mucholderthandirt
Yesterday
#45
Kentucky law requires a special election. The Governor can't name a replacement
Wiz Imp
Yesterday
#50
Well then Im sure he would be happy to talk to his Democratic colleagues as well. Surely one of his
Nanjeanne
Tuesday
#13
This sounds plausible after all, the Republicans are the creepiest of creeps...
wcmagumba
Tuesday
#17
Cutoff is 8/3. The more I think about it, the more positive I am this is what they intend.
pat_k
Tuesday
#18
This update is completely believable, confirmed solely from the GOP's most loyal insiders and nobody else
Blue Owl
Tuesday
#16
Why? Republicans gain nothing by having him in the Senate in aan incapacitated state
Wiz Imp
Tuesday
#30
what do they gain by lying? It's counterproductive to pretend he's alive if he's dead
Wiz Imp
Tuesday
#29