mueller, she wrote: [andy beshear] should just appoint a Dem to fill McConnell's seat. It would force proof of life,

[orleans]

I think
@govandybeshear.bsky.social
should just appoint a Dem to fill McConnell’s seat. It would force proof of life, and the state law that stripped him of that power should be challenged in court. I’m sure Thune would refuse to seat the appointee, but I think it’s a fight worth having. BE BOLD!

I think @govandybeshear.bsky.social should just appoint a Dem to fill McConnell’s seat. It would force proof of life, and the state law that stripped him of that power should be challenged in court. I’m sure Thune would refuse to seat the appointee, but I think it’s a fight worth having. BE BOLD!

— Mueller, She Wrote (@muellershewrote.com) 2026-07-09T14:45:53.902Z

however, as an aside:

Mitch McConnell called this afternoon. I didn’t pick up.

— Valerie Bertinelli (@wolfiesmom.bsky.social) 2026-07-08T20:39:17.004Z

[Chasstev365]

1. A Fight: That is what we need more of!

[Bluetus]

19. Absolutely. And this timidity is why I can't support Beshear for his POTUS run

We do need to understand the Republicans changed law in Ky to say that teh GOvernor could only appoint a person from a list of 3 prepared by the Republicans.

But Beshear should still move ahead with an addressive plan and put the Repblicans on the defenseive. THe first decision they would have to make is whether to oppose the nomination nased on the requirement for their input, or because McConnell is doing just fine.

forcing their hand on that would be a good step.

[Scubamatt]

2. This is a fantastic idea!!!!

I wish the Governor would do this, saying the State of Kentucky needs an active Senator. It would force the Repubs to go into all kinds of legal conniptions - which would probably be successful - but it would EXPOSE the lying and manipulation. Lose the battle, win the war.

[themaguffin]

7. I think that it's worth to force the issue

[Wiz Imp]

15. There is no benefit for them to be lying. The status quo with McConnell

remaining a member of the Senate while being unable to vote is a HUGE BENEFIT to Democrats.

[Seinan Sensei]

24. WWCJD

What Would Cheeto Jesus Do?

[bucolic_frolic]

3. The only question is ramifications to Gov's career.

And is it worth it, like the KY Supreme Court will approve? Challenging the state law is a very good idea. Fight that out in the open, the opportunity to challenge it may not be revisited for generations. Any resulting clarity, positive or negative, would be welcome.

[Seinan Sensei]

13. Ironic, a discussion about options re: McConnell's open seat

When it was McConnell who stonewalled Obama’s appointment to an open seat on the Supreme Court at one point
Then turned-around and expedited Trump’s appointment to an open SC seat at another point

[sprinkleeninow]

25. hypocrites...white-washed tombs....

[muriel_volestrangler]

4. Challenged in court on what grounds?

Are you saying that an appointment is not just better than an election, but the constitutional thing to do? That would be a bold move for a Democrat.

[bucolic_frolic]

5. I think they mean challenged on the idea the Gov Besheear must appoint a Republican from a list

provided by Republicans. I don't think the State Constitution limits his appointment choices, but here comes that new law.

[GJGCA]

6. No appointment power at all--3 other states have same rule

Kentucky’s governor can no longer appoint a U.S. Senator. In April 2024, the General Assembly repealed the statute that had authorized temporary gubernatorial appointments, overriding Governor Beshear’s veto by wide margins in both chambers. Senate vacancies in Kentucky must now be filled entirely through a special election, with the seat remaining empty until voters choose a replacement.

House Bill 622, enacted as Acts Chapter 187, repealed KRS 63.200, the statute that had governed how a governor fills a Senate vacancy by appointment. Governor Beshear vetoed the bill on April 9, 2024. Three days later, the legislature overrode the veto with an 81–17 vote in the House and a 29–5 vote in the Senate. The bill carried an emergency clause, making the repeal effective immediately upon the override on April 12, 2024.1

The repeal marked the end of a brief but unusual chapter in Kentucky politics. For roughly three years, the governor had possessed a constrained version of appointment power. With HB 622, the legislature decided that even a constrained version was too much and eliminated the authority altogether. Kentucky is now one of only four states where the governor cannot make any interim Senate appointment. North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin follow the same approach, requiring the seat to stay vacant until an election fills it.

Source: https://legalclarity.org/can-kentuckys-governor-still-appoint-a-senator/

[themaguffin]

9. It's time for Democrats to take a page out of the GOP handbook & find an obscure law that can do something

...if possible of course. In any case, it's an important point to be raised about Mitch.

[Upthevibe]

21. Kentucky has to appt.from same party.nt

[themaguffin]

23. GOP would have someone change parties to be appointed

[MontanaMama]

10. I hope that McConnell would just die despite

efforts to keep him alive. It does happen. That would solve the problem. My other hope is that one of his kids would leak that he’s brain dead. I believe his daughter, Porter, isn’t on board with her father’s heinous belief systems.

[FakeNoose]

11. Whomever Gov. Beshear selects (R or D) would still need to be re-elected in November

The voters in Kentucky would still have the final say, no matter who gets chosen for the interim.

At the moment there is nobody representing the people of Kentucky, and McConnell needs to speak up or resign.

[Mordred]

12. Isn't this the best situation?

Given Kentucky state law, the chances of a Democratic Senator approach nil so hope McConnell lives beyond first week of August and remains unable to vote, leaving us a non-voting Republican Senate seat until next Congress is seated in January. Seems best we can realistically hope for....

[Wiz Imp]

14. Right! Why do so many others here have such a hard time understanding this?

[DownriverDem]

16. It's not

how it works in KY.

[Torchlight]

17. Scientists have discovered a rare marine pairing: the Turtle

which moves slowly and stubbornly (if at all), and the Sealion, which tirelessly splashes around it to explain why the Turtle’s path is obviously the right one. It's an amazing ecosystem. The ocean is amazing.

[Drum]

18. Habeas corpus...

[krawhitham]

20. A superlative suggestion, sir. With just two minor flaws. One, he doesn't have legal authority to do so. And two...

He doesn't have legal authority to do so. Now I realize that technically speaking that's only one flaw but I thought that it was such a big one that it was worth mentioning twice.





https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/24rs/hb622.html

Summary of Enacted Version
Repeals KRS 63.200, which requires the Governor to fill vacancies in the office of United States Senator; amends KRS 118.720 to require that the Governor sign a proclamation for an election to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator and to extend the term of the candidate who wins special election to the remainder of the term; and amends KRS 118.740 and 118.770 to conform; EMERGENCY.

[AverageOldGuy]

22. Mich McConnell called me, too . . .

. . . the caller ID showed the area code for the ninth circle of hell so I didn't answer.

[orleans]

27. thanks for the laugh! nt

[Raftergirl]

26. Stupid idea that will never happen. I have no idea why "people" float ideas like this.

I suppose it’s nothing more than to get clicks and likes.

How about trying to get a great candidate to win the seat when his term expires and it will be an open race.

I’m so sick of the dumb.