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Jilly_in_VA

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36. If it's illegal, it needs to be challenged

Reply to newdeal2 (Reply #6)

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 01:08 PM

Jul 9

Of course this bunch of Supremes would find it legal, but maybe it would take long enough to get there that the composition of the court will change before it does. We live in hope.

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Have a group of Democratic Senators go visit him in the hospital. Talitha Jul 8 #3

McConnell's office's response: "All is well!" Wednesdays Jul 8 #4

Remain calm! generalbetrayus Jul 8 #11

Priceless! Bayard Jul 8 #15

Let it go. TomSlick Jul 8 #5

Agree but I think the Gov said that law was illegal newdeal2 Jul 8 #6

Also, there is value in forcing the Repukes' hand. (nt) Pinback Jul 8 #12

What value? TomSlick Jul 8 #35

If it's illegal, it needs to be challenged Jilly_in_VA Jul 9 #36

if it is on the ballot in November a democrat will win JT45242 Jul 8 #7

Nope. The seat is already up for election in November Wiz Imp Jul 8 #18

Kentucky law requires a special election to fill Senate vacancy Wiz Imp Jul 8 #14

That law was subsequently repealed and replaced with one stripping Beshear of any power to appoint a replacement onenote Jul 8 #20

Can Beshear appeal? n/t Just_Vote_Dem Jul 8 #23

He has suggested he might try to challenge it in court, but I think it would be an uphill battle. onenote Jul 8 #28

Thanks! n/t Just_Vote_Dem Jul 8 #30

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

Good for Gov. Beshear FakeNoose Jul 8 #9

McConnell could be in the morgue under a John Doe. Harker Jul 8 #10

"And please give my regards to Agent Chao." (nt) Pinback Jul 8 #13

McConnell is talking about national security! Skittles Jul 8 #16

Just get his # from Scott Jennings maxsolomon Jul 8 #17

Proof of Life. Marcuse Jul 8 #19

Brain-dead deepfake? RussBLib Jul 8 #21

I believe I offered the same prognosis Akakoji Jul 8 #29

The supposed phone calls didn't make it better. SamuelAdams Jul 8 #22

I would really like to help and I own a few shovels. twodogsbarking Jul 8 #24

The turtle has retreated to his shell flamingdem Jul 8 #25

simple solution. give mcconnels staff 24 hours to prove he's alive moonshinegnomie Jul 8 #27

It's about time. n/t returnee Jul 8 #31

I refer you to the current Miguelito Loveless Jul 8 #34