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14. The Repubs in the Senate have the votes needed to refuse to seat anyone appointed by Beshear

Sun Jul 12, 2026, 07:41 PM

17 hrs ago

Unless, of course, it was a mega republican.

So he wouldn't try it and based on reports, he would look foolish since apparently McConnell is alive.

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Andy Beshear is on MSNOW live right now and he is very impressive [View all] senseandsensibility 20 hrs ago OP

I was surprised to be honest senseandsensibility 19 hrs ago #2

And shortly after that interview, McConnell emerged. n/t Ms. Toad 19 hrs ago #3

Noticed that. senseandsensibility 19 hrs ago #4

And yet, no mention of Lindsey Graham? Tasmanian Devil 19 hrs ago #6

Similar to Talarico in that it's non threatening . surfered 19 hrs ago #5

I suppose so senseandsensibility 19 hrs ago #7

The same way they came up with Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis... kentuck 18 hrs ago #12

Andy Beshear looks like a good choice as our 2028 presidential candidate jmowreader 18 hrs ago #10

Post removed Post removed 18 hrs ago #13

I question whether he has enough junkyard dog in him...? kentuck 16 hrs ago #15

He's very junk yard behind the scenes...trust me. He's just not a yeller. Wanderlust988 15 hrs ago #16

And guess what... Pesky1 18 hrs ago #11