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Katinfl

(956 posts)
4. Why would the gop cover up his health/death? What do they have to gain? He cannot vote on anything.
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 02:24 PM
2 hrs ago

You have to be present in the Senate for that. He was retiring at the end of this term. I don’t think the Governor can temporarily fill his seat but not sure on that. I may be missing something but I don’t see the need for a cover up.

barbtries

(31,403 posts)
10. If they can keep him "alive"
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:02 PM
49 min ago

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)
14. A special election winner would only serve till the end of Mitch's term. They would have to run again in November
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:16 PM
35 min ago

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)
16. Thank you for the info. Aug. 3 is 3 weeks away. Long time to keep up the con if that's what it is.
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:42 PM
9 min ago

Time for the Beshear to step in. McConnell may still be alive but it is certain he will/can’t return to the Senate.

Wonder Why

(7,553 posts)
7. Please stop misleading us. It wasn't a morgue sheet. It was his KKK outfit. When they have his death show in the capitol
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 03:06 PM
1 hr ago

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)
8. Look, as long as that old SOB isn't casting votes in the Senate
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 03:32 PM
1 hr ago

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.

calimary

(91,692 posts)
17. If it's done soon, they have a candidate for making it official in November.
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:43 PM
8 min ago

It’d give them a running start.

blue_jay

(335 posts)
11. Uggh, how I want this to be true
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:06 PM
45 min ago

could also be covering his face to hide his identity, doesn't explain the non rushing behavior though...

SergeStorms

(21,166 posts)
12. Two people can keep a secret....
Fri Jul 10, 2026, 04:13 PM
38 min ago

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.

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