Amid speculation from the public that a deadline had passed to replace Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, whose health status and ability to return to office are presently unknown, Gov. Andy Beshear (D-Kentucky) has reiterated that no such deadline exists. McConnell’s office has said that the senator required hospitalization in June for a fall in his home. The senator has made no…
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Atm, I might argue that an absent McConnell isn’t significantly better for the GOP than a sitting Democrat. They’re functionally down to 52 “Yes” votes in the chamber, either way.