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pat_k

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6. When the seat is vacated, he will challenge the unconstitutional 2021 and 2024 laws

Reply to LisaL (Reply #1)

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 10:58 PM

17 hrs ago

State constitution states that state-at-large offices or large districts "shall be filled by appointment of the Governor"

McConnell's vacancy is the first opportunity to do this.

They are delaying the inevitable challenge for reasons that are not clear.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] wcmagumba 18 hrs ago OP

He can't appoint a new senator. LisaL 18 hrs ago #1

Correction: Mitch McConnell took that power away from him. Chasstev365 18 hrs ago #2

Even when Beshear had the power, he was required to appoint a Republican onenote 3 hrs ago #18

The situation is a bit more ambiguous mr715 18 hrs ago #3

i don't think so orleans 17 hrs ago #8

U.S. Senate seat is a state at large office. pat_k 4 hrs ago #11

The KY constitution also refers to "district" offices. onenote 4 hrs ago #12

When the seat is vacated, he will challenge the unconstitutional 2021 and 2024 laws pat_k 17 hrs ago #6

But McConnell is federal, not state. LisaL 13 hrs ago #9

U.S. Senate seat is a state at-large office. pat_k 5 hrs ago #10

In order to apply the KY constitution consistently and in accordance with the US constitution onenote 4 hrs ago #13

That's what the challenge would test. pat_k 4 hrs ago #14

Do you think there is any question that KY cannot give governor authority to appoint a US House District member? onenote 4 hrs ago #15

Well, if Mitch is "recovering" under "excellent care" until 1/3/27... pat_k 3 hrs ago #16

Just bring in a bunch of people to a rally, say it's gonna be wild, then storm the hospital. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 18 hrs ago #4

A superlative suggestion, sir. with just two minor flaws. One, he doesn't have legal authority to do so. And two... krawhitham 17 hrs ago #5

The first vacancy he will challenge the law as a violation of the state constitution. pat_k 17 hrs ago #7

More BS of people asking a democrat to do the impossible Boo1 3 hrs ago #17

The point would be to force a KSC ruling on the constitutionality of the restrictive law. harumph 2 hrs ago #20

You all must understand that the KY Supreme Court is favorable to Beshear and Dems Wanderlust988 2 hrs ago #19