Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Liberal YouTubers

QueerDuck

(2,351 posts)

5. Kentucky's vacancy laws were explicitly changed in response to political shifts and Mitch McConnell's health...

Reply to rampartd (Reply #4)

Thu Jul 2, 2026, 05:39 PM

Thursday

... completely overturning a century of precedent.

For most of Kentucky’s history, the governor had the unchecked authority to appoint anyone they wanted (of any political party) to temporarily fill a Senate vacancy.

However, as McConnell's health and age became public concerns, the state's Republican-dominated legislature altered the law twice.

Fuckers.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

rampartd

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Mitch McConnell Found UNRESPONSIVE Before Hospitalization [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Thursday OP

prayers for mcconnell and family rampartd Thursday #1

Under current Kentucky state law, a vacancy must be filled exclusively through a special election decided by the voters. QueerDuck Thursday #3

too bad rampartd Thursday #4

Kentucky's vacancy laws were explicitly changed in response to political shifts and Mitch McConnell's health... QueerDuck Thursday #5

now they want to appoint all senators ,repealing the 17th amendment rampartd Thursday #6

McConnell has ALWAYS been Unresponsive. MagaSmash Thursday #2