Kentucky’s Democratic governor declines to commit to appointing a Republican if Mitch McConnell steps down
Kentucky’s Democratic governor declines to commit to appointing a Republican if Mitch McConnell steps down
A recent state law directs the governor to select a Senate appointee from a list of three names submitted by the state executive committee of the outgoing senator’s party.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear this week declined to say whether he would follow a state law that says Republicans would get to choose a replacement for Sen. Mitch McConnell if the Senate GOP leader leaves Congress before the end of his term.
The Democratic governor was asked during a news conference Thursday about making an appointment in the event of a Senate vacancy but said he would not speculate on the matter.
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If that were to happen perhaps it would be best to let the people decide in the next election in Mitch's honor.
There should be a special referendum, to honor Mitch’s respect for the will of the people. There should even be a same day voter sign up.