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Beshear vs McConnell on Senate Vacancy | Lexington News
Kentucky’s governor is flexing his constitutional muscle, claiming he could appoint a replacement for Senator Mitch McConnell if a vacancy arises — sparking a potential legal showdown with the state legislature. While a new law mandates special elections for Senate vacancies, Beshear argues his governor’s power to fill state offices might extend to federal seats too. McConnell, recovering from a fall and pneumonia, insists he has no plans to leave before his term ends, while Beshear urges him to update his health — comparing it to an employee informing their boss. The debate over who controls…
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