I wonder if he can even make it to the end of his term. He knows the Democratic governor of Kentucky will not appoint a Republican to replace him, so he’s going to fight that.
It’s funny how on certain topics (and to be clear, VERY few), the Dems and reps are the same. The Dems have feinstein who’s in a similar state, and she’s got people keeping her in office because they don’t like who the governor is(n’t) going to pick
Like they did with Strom Thurmond. Dude had to be wheeled onto the Senate floor and looked half dead by the end.
Part of the reason this happens is committee seniority is determined by length of time in the Senate, so to control committees it’s important to keep Senators in office as long as possible for both parties.
I think some people might read this comment and think you are describing some satirical hyperbolic scenario. But given what we have seen from conservatives over the last few years, It’s not just possible, it’s their normal.
He has an R next to his name. His own political ads could say “I’m too incapacitated to run and if you vote for me I will murder your family” and republicans will still vote for him
The world would be a better place if he choked on his own tongue while waiting for needed medical care like so many Americans that he helped keep from having healthcare.
Seriously. A few years ago he’s spearheading the party to remove rights from people and now he’s too old to speak. There has to be room for retirement between those steps.
So perfect that it happened when he was asked about running for reelection; the ads write themselves.
And before anyone condemns me for lack of empathy: the world would be a better place without McConnell in power. Also, fuck him.
I wonder if he can even make it to the end of his term. He knows the Democratic governor of Kentucky will not appoint a Republican to replace him, so he’s going to fight that.
Oh, I’d put money on them keeping him in a vegetative state if he croaks just to keep a Democrat out of power.
It would be the culmination of his life’s work.
At this point, we’re already witnessing the GOP version of “Weekend at Bernie’s”.
It’s funny how on certain topics (and to be clear, VERY few), the Dems and reps are the same. The Dems have feinstein who’s in a similar state, and she’s got people keeping her in office because they don’t like who the governor is(n’t) going to pick
It’s not about who Gavin Newsom would or would not pick, it’s a matter of the Judicial Committee being brought to it’s knees if she’s out.
They can’t appoint a replacement without cooperation from the Republicans, and the Republicans would rather stall the committee than replace her.
I hate this reboot.
Like they did with Strom Thurmond. Dude had to be wheeled onto the Senate floor and looked half dead by the end.
Part of the reason this happens is committee seniority is determined by length of time in the Senate, so to control committees it’s important to keep Senators in office as long as possible for both parties.
To be fair, they did the same thing with Dianne Feinstein
I think some people might read this comment and think you are describing some satirical hyperbolic scenario. But given what we have seen from conservatives over the last few years, It’s not just possible, it’s their normal.
The GOP dominated KY state legislature has been prepping for this eventuality https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/28/heres-how-kentuckys-law-works-for-filling-u-s-senate-vacancies/70484359007/
Apparently what would happen is a Republican would replace him, as of a law passed in 2021 https://www.npr.org/2023/07/31/1191034037/mcconnell-facing-health-questions-says-he-ll-serve-full-term-keep-leading-senate
Doesn’t matter
He has an R next to his name. His own political ads could say “I’m too incapacitated to run and if you vote for me I will murder your family” and republicans will still vote for him
Isn’t that the sad truth
To the contrary, I think you are displaying vast amounts of empathy by advocating for the betterment of humankind.
Our empathy is wasted on him and better spent on his multitude of victims.
I love when people try to pull the empathy card.
There are people on this planet who do not deserve empathy nor the benefit of the doubt. Corrupt politicians are some of those people.
That man has done massive damage to the country. He can’t expire fast enough for me.
Fuck McConnell. I hope his last years are equal to the horrible legacy he leaves.
The world would be a better place if he choked on his own tongue while waiting for needed medical care like so many Americans that he helped keep from having healthcare.
Seriously. A few years ago he’s spearheading the party to remove rights from people and now he’s too old to speak. There has to be room for retirement between those steps.
Empathy is afforded to those who reciprocate.
Die, Mitch, Die.