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orleans

(37,579 posts) Thu Jul 9, 2026, 11:02 AM Yesterday

mueller, she wrote: [andy beshear] should just appoint a Dem to fill McConnell's seat. It would force proof of life, [View all]

I think
@govandybeshear.bsky.social
should just appoint a Dem to fill McConnell’s seat. It would force proof of life, and the state law that stripped him of that power should be challenged in court. I’m sure Thune would refuse to seat the appointee, but I think it’s a fight worth having. BE BOLD!

I think @govandybeshear.bsky.social should just appoint a Dem to fill McConnellâ€™s seat. It would force proof of life, and the state law that stripped him of that power should be challenged in court. Iâ€™m sure Thune would refuse to seat the appointee, but I think itâ€™s a fight worth having. BE BOLD!
— Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) 2026-07-09T14:45:53.902Z

however, as an aside:

Mitch McConnell called this afternoon. I didnâ€™t pick up.
— Valerie Bertinelli (@wolfiesmom.bsky.social) 2026-07-08T20:39:17.004Z

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mueller, she wrote: [andy beshear] should just appoint a Dem to fill McConnell's seat. It would force proof of life, [View all] orleans Yesterday OP

A Fight: That is what we need more of! Chasstev365 Yesterday #1

Absolutely. And this timidity is why I can't support Beshear for his POTUS run Bluetus Yesterday #19

This is a fantastic idea!!!! Scubamatt Yesterday #2

I think that it's worth to force the issue themaguffin Yesterday #7

There is no benefit for them to be lying. The status quo with McConnell Wiz Imp Yesterday #15

Good point.... Escape 3 hrs ago #30

WWCJD Seinan Sensei Yesterday #24

The only question is ramifications to Gov's career. bucolic_frolic Yesterday #3

Ironic, a discussion about options re: McConnell's open seat Seinan Sensei Yesterday #13

hypocrites...white-washed tombs.... sprinkleeninow Yesterday #25

Challenged in court on what grounds? muriel_volestrangler Yesterday #4

I think they mean challenged on the idea the Gov Besheear must appoint a Republican from a list bucolic_frolic Yesterday #5

No appointment power at all--3 other states have same rule GJGCA Yesterday #6

This message was self-deleted by its author themaguffin Yesterday #8

It's time for Democrats to take a page out of the GOP handbook & find an obscure law that can do something themaguffin Yesterday #9

Kentucky has to appt.from same party.nt Upthevibe Yesterday #21

GOP would have someone change parties to be appointed themaguffin Yesterday #23

What happens when KY constitution and state law are in conflict? John Farmer 21 hrs ago #28

I hope that McConnell would just die despite MontanaMama Yesterday #10

Whomever Gov. Beshear selects (R or D) would still need to be re-elected in November FakeNoose Yesterday #11

Isn't this the best situation? Mordred Yesterday #12

Right! Why do so many others here have such a hard time understanding this? Wiz Imp Yesterday #14

It's not DownriverDem Yesterday #16

Scientists have discovered a rare marine pairing: the Turtle Torchlight Yesterday #17

Habeas corpus... Drum Yesterday #18

A superlative suggestion, sir. With just two minor flaws. One, he doesn't have legal authority to do so. And two... krawhitham Yesterday #20

Mich McConnell called me, too . . . AverageOldGuy Yesterday #22

thanks for the laugh! nt orleans 23 hrs ago #27

Stupid idea that will never happen. I have no idea why "people" float ideas like this. Raftergirl Yesterday #26

Rigor Tortoise! madinmaryland 21 hrs ago #29