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4. Challenged in court on what grounds?

Thu Jul 9, 2026, 11:22 AM

7 hrs ago

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.

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A Fight: That is what we need more of! Chasstev365 7 hrs ago #1

This is a fantastic idea!!!! Scubamatt 7 hrs ago #2

I think that it's worth to force the issue themaguffin 6 hrs ago #7

WWCJD Seinan Sensei 5 hrs ago #24

The only question is ramifications to Gov's career. bucolic_frolic 7 hrs ago #3

Ironic, a discussion about options re: McConnell's open seat Seinan Sensei 6 hrs ago #13

hypocrites...white-washed tombs.... sprinkleeninow 4 hrs ago #25

Challenged in court on what grounds? muriel_volestrangler 7 hrs ago #4

No appointment power at all--3 other states have same rule GJGCA 7 hrs ago #6

This message was self-deleted by its author themaguffin 6 hrs ago #8

Kentucky has to appt.from same party.nt Upthevibe 5 hrs ago #21

GOP would have someone change parties to be appointed themaguffin 5 hrs ago #23

What happens when KY constitution and state law are in conflict? John Farmer 1 hr ago #28

I hope that McConnell would just die despite MontanaMama 6 hrs ago #10

Isn't this the best situation? Mordred 6 hrs ago #12

It's not DownriverDem 5 hrs ago #16

Scientists have discovered a rare marine pairing: the Turtle Torchlight 5 hrs ago #17

Habeas corpus... Drum 5 hrs ago #18

Mich McConnell called me, too . . . AverageOldGuy 5 hrs ago #22

thanks for the laugh! nt orleans 3 hrs ago #27

Rigor Tortoise! madinmaryland 1 hr ago #29