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.
It’s mostly that it’s easier to run as incumbent later if you won this seat now in special election during the iran war.
