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2026-07-08 22:58 UTC

I think this is a good first action as long as it’s followed up with what you’re saying. While I’m all for ruthless, I think that some supporters or potential supporters may see it poorly to go super hard on someone possibly on their deathbed. Releasing a public statement giving an opportunity to prove he’s capable of doing his duties can’t really be attacked by anyone and opens the door to push harder if nothing comes from the request. If there’s nothing by end of week, it may be more acceptable to some people at that point to press the issue. I’m onboard with your statement though. I’d like to see every Democrat piling on. McConnell is a ghoul and doesn’t deserve any semblance of respect. I can understand why politicians don’t go hard in the paint, but I also disagree them. Fuck McConnell.

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@nickiwest@lemmy.world 2026-07-09 05:00

Beshear is an attorney, and a pretty good one at that. I’m sure he knows exactly how the procedure is supposed to work. His style is to follow the appropriate procedure to the letter while continually communicating with the public in the interest of transparency. “Ruthless” is not a part of his public persona. He’s a two-term Democratic governor in a state with a Republican super-majority in the legislature. He has spent a lot of time cultivating his “faith and family values” reputation, which could help push him onto the national stage. He’s not going to squander that for a situation where he doesn’t even get a say in the replacement. (Because, again, Republican super-majority. They knew this was coming and couldn’t stand the idea that the governor would have the power to appoint McConnell’s successor.)

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