I’m sure that McConnell was a great listener that day.
Film it and show us
Did he, you know, say anything back?
Assholes.
My guess is that his aides used AI to replicate his voice.
Doin everything they can to avoid that special election.
The special election isnt what worries them, it’s the opposite. Unless McConnell “stays alive” until the first week of August, the Kentucky Governor (D) can appoint a replacement. If he dies “after” that date, a special election can be triggered, which the Republicans are a lot more confident they can rig.
Actually, Kentucky is a special case, as the heavily Republican legislature passed a law (over the Democratic Governor’s veto) specifically removing the right of the Governor to pick a replacement. Now, in the case of any vacancy, the Governor’s only role is to schedule the special election.
But, if it’s too close to the General Election, then the governor is obligated to fold the special election in with the General. The current theory on the Internet is that Republicans are stringing this out so that happens, because they are afraid if there is a special election then Thomas Massie would win it.
After some thought, that seems unlikely to me. Even if a special election is held, it would only be for the remainder of McConnell’s term, which is up at the end of the year. So, that would mean that Republicans are more comfortable leaving the seat vacant (and reducing their majority) for a few more months rather than risk Massie getting the job for a few months. (And although Massie is an anti-Trumper, he is still a Republican, and will likely be a reliable vote on all sorts of evil shit for them)
It’s even more complicated than that. You’re right that the legislature passed that law but the original one (that the governor named a replacement) is still in the state constitution. They’re two literally irreconcilable laws and either scenario would have to be litigated
ok but did he speak back?
Oh sure, the candles flickered and the ouija board spelled out “I hate poor people” so we’re pretty sure it was him.
Nope. He has been declared brain dead.
Since like 1985, yeah. Any recent news?!?
The heart monitor isn’t Morse code
“Mitch, if you can hear me, make sure I’m listed in your will and testament.”
Did he speak back?
Mitch?? Mitch???
Barrasso spokesperson Kate Noyes said the two discussed a number of topics, including recent sexual assault allegations against Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner (allegations Platner has denied) and national defense spending, during a 20-minute phone conversation on Tuesday afternoon.
Billionaires that own American media really want the anti-genocide progressive to drop out…
They’re shoehorning it into everything these days, and apparently even McConnell is focused on stopping Platner.
I’d just also like to call out that Republicans are using McConnell’s warm corpse as a campaign billboard and that is weirdly hilarious.
The highlight for me was his wife immediately hoping on a jet to Bejing to meet with Chinese officials days after he had to be revived with CPR in their home.
Married for 30+ years and she immediately went as far away as she could without leaving the fucking planet.
god… y’all gotta shut up about your rapist candidate. They really should pull a Biden/Harris fast. They’re gonna single handedly keep Maine under the billionaires thumb by running this chud. Even Mamdani, who has the same aides, is saying Platner is a bad look for the left.
You guys really just wanna soften vets that haven’t done the work to redeem themselves. American Imperialist Vets shouldn’t be in office anyway but y’all also aren’t ready for that conversation.
And I’ll say it again: Believing women doesn’t mean believing allegations until it’s against someone you like. Deeply ingrained misogyny makes you think ppl like Platner are so cool.
Also this is hilarious:
apparently even McConnell is focused on stopping Platner.
Lmfao. Yeah I’m sure he’s doing a whole lot 😂
I don’t think he’s a hostage because he’s a lump right now, but Proof of Life is requested.
Wonder how many aides are frantically speeding through Weeend At Bernie’s for research and inspiration.
