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IthinkThereforeIAM

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This may explain why they are hiding Mitch McConnell's condition [View all] Chasstev365 Jul 5 OP

I can only hope that the Gravedigger Of American Democracy hears the sound of shovels . . . hatrack Jul 5 #1

LOVE how you put that! calimary Jul 6 #73

For all we know, he might be already dead, leaving us wnylib Jul 5 #2

I have someone in my family right now Tree Lady Jul 5 #19

That's, what I thought initially and it could be true. wnylib Jul 5 #37

Something like that couldn't be kept secret. cab67 Jul 5 #60

Those people need their jobs and could be prosecuted for violating HIPPA Attilatheblond Jul 5 #64

Does HIPAA apply to dead people? LeftInTX Jul 5 #66

HIPAA Privacy Rule protections continue for 50 years after a person's death progressoid Jul 5 #68

I had to jump thru some hoops to get certified copies of my husband's death certificate so I could take care of details Attilatheblond Jul 6 #83

They'd be prosecuted only if they can be identified. cab67 Jul 6 #81

He could well be on life support popsdenver Jul 5 #46

That seems most likely. Dulcinea Jul 5 #53

Yup...unconscious when they hauled him out of the house Bengus81 Jul 5 #59

Staffers wanna keep their jobs? Attilatheblond Jul 5 #62

I think she doesn't need them popsdenver Jul 6 #78

Her perks include influence with US government officials which can be rewardeing to the SHIPPING COMPANY Attilatheblond Jul 6 #82

Maybe they've already quick--frozen him and will resurrect only when a vote is needed. erronis Jul 5 #45

They'll put a tarp over him. (nt) Pinback Jul 5 #69

Then someone needs to get near to him and obtain the proof. harumph Jul 5 #3

A "Carhartt" riot might do the trick Ponietz Jul 5 #18

Maybe the Governor could casually ask around. nt allegorical oracle Jul 5 #39

There should be some kind of requirement for weekly proof of life SSJVegeta Jul 5 #4

Rules are only for Democrats............ Bengus81 Jul 5 #61

And staffers are paid while doing whatever without proper chain of command & responsibility Attilatheblond Jul 5 #63

So, an election before the 3 months is a good thing in Kentucky?? Tetrachloride Jul 5 #5

possibly. in general, low turnout elections favor the most motivated. RandomNumbers Jul 5 #25

Is there any way to force the issue? No reason to play nice with him at this point. Crunchy Frog Jul 5 #6

Actually it is better for us if they pull this off and keep it hidden InstantGratification Jul 5 #31

Between the R Senators who have lost primaries or who are not running for reelection ToxMarz Jul 5 #34

It's similar to the movie Dave. Sector 001 Jul 5 #36

Where can you find death certificates? cpamomfromtexas Jul 5 #7

One cannot, unless one is permitted by or is a member of immediate family. ColoringFool Jul 5 #12

That is not true Wifes husband Jul 5 #24

It likely varies by state. In Florida, when I tried to look at the death certificate allegorical oracle Jul 5 #40

Death certficates contain private info. (Cause of death, address, spousal address) Death index does not. LeftInTX Jul 5 #67

Oh, yes, it is. Unless you know of an exception? ColoringFool Jul 5 #56

Where's the MSM coverage of Turtle's condition? SergeStorms Jul 5 #8

Hitting a parked car results in a police report which is likely public domain Attilatheblond Jul 6 #84

Either way you look at it its the_liberal_grandpa Jul 5 #9

Can't recall whether Thune is empowered to permit proxy votes. Anybody? nt allegorical oracle Jul 5 #41

no rampartd Jul 5 #52

This doesn't make sense newdeal2 Jul 5 #10

I don't think this is to the Republicans or Kentucky's benefit unless he is alive karynnj Jul 5 #11

I don't understand why or why not having a special election makes any difference. Fil1957 Jul 5 #13

The Kentucky GOP has a strange law that only a republican can be named to replace McConnel LetMyPeopleVote Jul 5 #14

I forgot about that one... IthinkThereforeIAM Jul 5 #26

That law was changed in 2024; special election is now required. Callie1979 Jul 5 #35

Oh, what a shame! DFW Jul 5 #49

Odd how it ws changed when a Dem won the Gov office. Callie1979 Jul 6 #74

Republicans pull schemes like that nationwide. DFW Jul 6 #80

I was thinking about that. But we could use Republican-style tactics against them, as well. DFW Jul 5 #48

Perhaps the governor should bring some flowers and Capt. America Jul 5 #15

That sounds very plausible. Martin68 Jul 5 #16

The sooner the better! OGBuzz Jul 5 #17

His wife, Elaine has close ties to the highest echelons of the Chinese government dlk Jul 5 #20

She just returned from a visit to China. Thought the timing was odd -- it could've allegorical oracle Jul 5 #42

Or maybe she heard he doesn't have much time left... ShazzieB Jul 5 #44

Yes we've been speculating that he might have kicked the bucket already FakeNoose Jul 5 #21

Ky changed the rules. The governor has no ability to pick anyone. karynnj Jul 5 #30

This doesn't make sense, to me mercuryblues Jul 5 #22

Just more GOP stupidity. nt Callie1979 Jul 5 #29

There is something odd about this. mercuryblues Jul 5 #38

Turns out they changed the law in '24 to require a special election. Callie1979 Jul 6 #75

But the next election is now 4 months away. hedda_foil Jul 5 #23

Not the first time this has happened. Wont be the last. Callie1979 Jul 5 #27

In the meantime... Gaytano70 Jul 5 #28

Zombie Mitch as worthless dead as alive Johonny Jul 5 #32

" A cheater even on his death bed." C Moon Jul 5 #33

That IS a good epitaph. calimary Jul 5 #57

Excellent catch. R's just have to keep the body away from a corner for 3 more weeks 31j20b3 Jul 5 #43

Brain dead corpse in one person luxury hospital room, tax dollars draining away dave99 Jul 5 #47

Maybe he just needs flipped over. twodogsbarking Jul 5 #50

Perhaps He Can Buy a Scrap of Integrity on the Open Market The Roux Comes First Jul 5 #51

I dont think he will make it to August 9th.nt. drray23 Jul 5 #54

They found him unresponsive and had to do CPR, and he is now in a coma. SunSeeker Jul 6 #72

I can just picture him sitting next to a pool sipping on formaldehyde cocktails. nt ImNotGod Jul 5 #55

Oh FFS Blue Owl Jul 5 #58

One thing for certain dlk Jul 5 #65

If McConnell is still alive, he can't speak Akakoji Jul 6 #70

3 months before an election... AdamGG Jul 6 #71

When Strom Thurmond was circling the drain The Wizard Jul 6 #76

Spot-on, hatrack! McConnell has indeed been... BH liberal Jul 6 #77

Well, that makes zero sense. NoRethugFriends Jul 6 #79