Pressure is mounting on the Republican senator, who has not been seen in weeks or heard from in several days.
  1. Why Can’t Anyone Verify McConnell’s Condition?

“If he can’t give us an update, he should resign,” Ocasio-Cortez told reporters Thursday. “It’s been very clear to people across Kentucky that his ‘update’ was not sufficient…We need to know if you’re capable of doing the job for the foreseeable future.”

  1. Can Andy Beshear Force the Issue?

But Kentucky law prevents Beshear from calling a special election and ousting McConnell from his Senate seat by declaring it vacant, even if he believes he is no longer fit to serve.

  1. Is There an August 3 Deadline?

The new law requires the governor to provide 63 days’ notice before a special election can occur, with prospective candidates having to file their paperwork at least 56 days ahead of the vote. As a result, Kentucky media outlets have reported that the process becomes difficult to implement if a Senate vacancy occurs within 56 days of the November election, as there may not be sufficient time to organize a separate special election.

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    Would you rather be
    A left-handed flea
    A crab on a slab at the bottom of the sea
    A newt on the root of a banyan tree
    Than a man who never learns how to be free
    Not ‘til he’s cold and dead?