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House of Roberts
(6,755 posts)ALBliberal
(3,477 posts)Turbineguy
(40,326 posts)Katinfl
(956 posts)You have to be present in the Senate for that. He was retiring at the end of this term. I dont think the Governor can temporarily fill his seat but not sure on that. I may be missing something but I dont see the need for a cover up.
barbtries
(31,403 posts)until after August 3, KY will not be able to hold a special election for his seat. republicans are terrified that Massie will run and win if they have that special election.
sop
(20,099 posts)for a new, full six-year term if they wish to remain in the seat. As far as calling for a special election, political experts say the cutoff date to call a special election would be August 3:
"Political experts cited in the report say timing requirements mean the window to call a special election would be tight, with an estimated cutoff of Aug. 3 based on candidate filing and notice deadlines."
https://www.wave3.com/2026/07/10/kentucky-what-happens-if-senator-mitch-mcconnell-cannot-finish-his-term/
The Kentucky Senate primaries have already taken place for the 2026 November election, Andy Barr (R) and Charles Booker (D) were the winners, so it looks like the general election candidates have been chosen for Mitch's open seat.
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-primary-elections/kentucky-senate-results
Katinfl
(956 posts)Time for the Beshear to step in. McConnell may still be alive but it is certain he will/cant return to the Senate.
usonian
(27,468 posts)
enough
(13,822 posts)littlemissmartypants
(35,907 posts)Wonder Why
(7,553 posts)he wanted to be wearing his Sunday best - the one with the Nazi symbols and the big T on the chest.
Warpy
(114,800 posts)ot there to threaten filibusters, it's a good thing.
We don't need silly conspiracy theories, that's what Republicans are best at.
In fact, the only conspiracy I'm buying right now is that whoever called 911 said CPR was being informed did that to hurry up the response time because I've heard that one before.
In any case, the POS is in wretcjed condition and needs to retire. Maybe the Republicans are the ones pushing this stuff, trying to force him out to get a MAGAt into office in his place.
niyad
(135,785 posts)calimary
(91,692 posts)Itd give them a running start.
blue_jay
(335 posts)could also be covering his face to hide his identity, doesn't explain the non rushing behavior though...
SergeStorms
(21,166 posts)if one of them is dead.
Until I get confirmation from a confirmed, reliable source, I'm not buying it. Sorry. Anyone involved could make bank if the Turtle were actually taking the big dirt nap.