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Wiz Imp

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18. Nope. The seat is already up for election in November

Wed Jul 8, 2026, 03:27 PM

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McConnell's term ends at the beginning of January. The candidates have already been determined - Andy Barr (R) vs Charles Booker (D) . Aas of now, Barr is considered to have a 99% likelihood of winning. Democrats are not winning that seat.

Democrats theoretically could win a special election (though their chances would be only slightly better than their chances in the regular Senate election in November) but that person would serve for no more than a couple months, and doesn't really give Democrats an advantage in the Senate over the Status Quo. Right now, Republicans (without McConnell being able to vote) have a 52-47 advantage, meaning Democrats need 3 Republican votes to kill legislation or nominees. If a Democrat won a special election, that would make it 52-48, but still 3 votes would be needed to kill legislaation and nominees.

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Beshear requests McConnell health update [View all] BumRushDaShow Wednesday OP

Here is a copy of the letter LetMyPeopleVote Wednesday #1

As Lizzo said BaronChocula Wednesday #2

I really think the Dems are purposely trying to stay in the minority in the senate. OhioBack2Blue Wednesday #26

Really? MorbidButterflyTat Wednesday #32

This message was self-deleted by its author BaronChocula Wednesday #33

Have a group of Democratic Senators go visit him in the hospital. Talitha Wednesday #3

McConnell's office's response: "All is well!" Wednesdays Wednesday #4

Remain calm! generalbetrayus Wednesday #11

Priceless! Bayard Wednesday #15

Let it go. TomSlick Wednesday #5

Agree but I think the Gov said that law was illegal newdeal2 Wednesday #6

Also, there is value in forcing the Repukes' hand. (nt) Pinback Wednesday #12

What value? TomSlick Wednesday #35

If it's illegal, it needs to be challenged Jilly_in_VA Yesterday #36

if it is on the ballot in November a democrat will win JT45242 Wednesday #7

Nope. The seat is already up for election in November Wiz Imp Wednesday #18

Kentucky law requires a special election to fill Senate vacancy Wiz Imp Wednesday #14

That law was subsequently repealed and replaced with one stripping Beshear of any power to appoint a replacement onenote Wednesday #20

Can Beshear appeal? n/t Just_Vote_Dem Wednesday #23

He has suggested he might try to challenge it in court, but I think it would be an uphill battle. onenote Wednesday #28

Thanks! n/t Just_Vote_Dem Wednesday #30

The governor should just go to the hospital today for a visit. Escape Wednesday #8

Good for Gov. Beshear FakeNoose Wednesday #9

McConnell could be in the morgue under a John Doe. Harker Wednesday #10

"And please give my regards to Agent Chao." (nt) Pinback Wednesday #13

McConnell is talking about national security! Skittles Wednesday #16

Just get his # from Scott Jennings maxsolomon Wednesday #17

Proof of Life. Marcuse Wednesday #19

Brain-dead deepfake? RussBLib Wednesday #21

I believe I offered the same prognosis Akakoji Wednesday #29

The supposed phone calls didn't make it better. SamuelAdams Wednesday #22

I would really like to help and I own a few shovels. twodogsbarking Wednesday #24

The turtle has retreated to his shell flamingdem Wednesday #25

simple solution. give mcconnels staff 24 hours to prove he's alive moonshinegnomie Wednesday #27

It's about time. n/t returnee Wednesday #31

I refer you to the current Miguelito Loveless Wednesday #34