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TomSlick

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5. Let it go.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 01:42 PM

14 hrs ago

So long as Turtle is alive in a hospital, he isn't voting in the Senate.

The GOP controlled Kentucky legislature has passed legislation that any appointed replacement be of the same party - i.e. a Rethuglican. That would give the GOP another Senate vote until an election is held and would give the replacement the advantages of incumbency.

The Turtle will go to hell quickly enough. Leave it alone.

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Beshear requests McConnell health update [View all] BumRushDaShow 15 hrs ago OP

Here is a copy of the letter LetMyPeopleVote 14 hrs ago #1

As Lizzo said BaronChocula 14 hrs ago #2

I really think the Dems are purposely trying to stay in the minority in the senate. OhioBack2Blue 12 hrs ago #26

Really? MorbidButterflyTat 9 hrs ago #32

This message was self-deleted by its author BaronChocula 9 hrs ago #33

Have a group of Democratic Senators go visit him in the hospital. Talitha 14 hrs ago #3

McConnell's office's response: "All is well!" Wednesdays 14 hrs ago #4

Remain calm! generalbetrayus 13 hrs ago #11

Priceless! Bayard 12 hrs ago #15

Let it go. TomSlick 14 hrs ago #5

Agree but I think the Gov said that law was illegal newdeal2 14 hrs ago #6

Also, there is value in forcing the Repukes' hand. (nt) Pinback 13 hrs ago #12

What value? TomSlick 8 hrs ago #35

if it is on the ballot in November a democrat will win JT45242 14 hrs ago #7

Nope. The seat is already up for election in November Wiz Imp 12 hrs ago #18

Kentucky law requires a special election to fill Senate vacancy Wiz Imp 12 hrs ago #14

That law was subsequently repealed and replaced with one stripping Beshear of any power to appoint a replacement onenote 12 hrs ago #20

Can Beshear appeal? n/t Just_Vote_Dem 12 hrs ago #23

He has suggested he might try to challenge it in court, but I think it would be an uphill battle. onenote 12 hrs ago #28

Thanks! n/t Just_Vote_Dem 11 hrs ago #30

The governor should just go to the hospital today for a visit. Escape 14 hrs ago #8

Good for Gov. Beshear FakeNoose 14 hrs ago #9

McConnell could be in the morgue under a John Doe. Harker 13 hrs ago #10

"And please give my regards to Agent Chao." (nt) Pinback 13 hrs ago #13

McConnell is talking about national security! Skittles 12 hrs ago #16

Just get his # from Scott Jennings maxsolomon 12 hrs ago #17

Proof of Life. Marcuse 12 hrs ago #19

Brain-dead deepfake? RussBLib 12 hrs ago #21

I believe I offered the same prognosis Akakoji 11 hrs ago #29

The supposed phone calls didn't make it better. SamuelAdams 12 hrs ago #22

I would really like to help and I own a few shovels. twodogsbarking 12 hrs ago #24

The turtle has retreated to his shell flamingdem 12 hrs ago #25

simple solution. give mcconnels staff 24 hours to prove he's alive moonshinegnomie 12 hrs ago #27

It's about time. n/t returnee 11 hrs ago #31

I refer you to the current Miguelito Loveless 9 hrs ago #34