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"Long story short, a) there is no process for removing an incapacitated Senator, b) the McConnell family is under no obligation to talk publicly about his condition, and c) under Kentucky law Governor Beshear has no meaningful tools with which he can force the situation.
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In this case, if Beshear were to renounce Kentucky law and simply nominate a Democrat, or if he were to call a special election without a declaration the McConnell is dead, he would likely be impeached by the Kentucky Assembly (simply majority, which they have) and convicted by the Kentucky Senate (two thirds majority, which they also have).
The upside here is simple and straightforward; if Mitch is incapacitated for the rest of his term then the GOP is down one vote in the Senate, which given the current composition of the chamber is a potentially consequential thing. By far the most likely outcome of Beshear calling a special election (if Mitch dies tomorrow) would be that Andy Barr becomes a US senator in advance of the November election, which is bad for literally everyone. Take the win, folks. "
The contributors on that site are generally worth reading, which is not the same as saying you will always agree with them.
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