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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

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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 Friday OP

He can't appoint a new senator. LisaL Friday #1

Correction: Mitch McConnell took that power away from him. Chasstev365 Friday #2

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

The situation is a bit more ambiguous mr715 Friday #3

i don't think so orleans Friday #8

U.S. Senate seat is a state at large office. pat_k Saturday #11

The KY constitution also refers to "district" offices. onenote Saturday #12

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

But McConnell is federal, not state. LisaL Saturday #9

U.S. Senate seat is a state at-large office. pat_k Saturday #10

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

That's what the challenge would test. pat_k Saturday #14

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

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

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

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

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

More BS of people asking a democrat to do the impossible Boo1 Saturday #17

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

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