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harumph

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20. The point would be to force a KSC ruling on the constitutionality of the restrictive law.
Sat Jul 11, 2026, 02:11 PM
4 hrs ago

And republicans somehow manage to do shit all the time that isn't "lawful."

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He can't appoint a new senator. LisaL 20 hrs ago #1
Correction: Mitch McConnell took that power away from him. Chasstev365 20 hrs ago #2
Even when Beshear had the power, he was required to appoint a Republican onenote 5 hrs ago #18
The situation is a bit more ambiguous mr715 20 hrs ago #3
i don't think so orleans 19 hrs ago #8
U.S. Senate seat is a state at large office. pat_k 6 hrs ago #11
The KY constitution also refers to "district" offices. onenote 6 hrs ago #12
When the seat is vacated, he will challenge the unconstitutional 2021 and 2024 laws pat_k 19 hrs ago #6
But McConnell is federal, not state. LisaL 15 hrs ago #9
U.S. Senate seat is a state at-large office. pat_k 7 hrs ago #10
In order to apply the KY constitution consistently and in accordance with the US constitution onenote 6 hrs ago #13
That's what the challenge would test. pat_k 6 hrs ago #14
Do you think there is any question that KY cannot give governor authority to appoint a US House District member? onenote 6 hrs ago #15
Well, if Mitch is "recovering" under "excellent care" until 1/3/27... pat_k 5 hrs ago #16
Just bring in a bunch of people to a rally, say it's gonna be wild, then storm the hospital. RedWhiteBlueIsRacist 20 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 19 hrs ago #5
The first vacancy he will challenge the law as a violation of the state constitution. pat_k 19 hrs ago #7
More BS of people asking a democrat to do the impossible Boo1 5 hrs ago #17
The point would be to force a KSC ruling on the constitutionality of the restrictive law. harumph 4 hrs ago #20
You all must understand that the KY Supreme Court is favorable to Beshear and Dems Wanderlust988 4 hrs ago #19
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