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Beshear Demands McConnell Show He Can Serve | Lexington News
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is demanding Senator Mitch McConnell prove he’s fit to serve—or step down—after the 84-year-old senator’s prolonged absence from the Senate following hospitalization. Beshear’s letter urges McConnell to publicly demonstrate his capacity to lead during critical national moments, including economic turmoil and voting rights threats. While Beshear’s office also pressed Republican leader John Thune for accountability, legal experts clarify that only resignation or death can vacate a Senate seat. McConnell’s office insists he remains active on Kentucky issues, even…
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