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wnylib

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37. That's, what I thought initially and it could be true.

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 12:49 PM

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OTOH, even if he was dead and off of machines, MAGAs would keep it secret, if they could. But the chances for leaks then would be greater than if they leave him on machines, even without hope of recovery.

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

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

LOVE how you put that! calimary 19 hrs ago #73

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

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

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

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

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

Does HIPAA apply to dead people? LeftInTX Yesterday #66

HIPAA Privacy Rule protections continue for 50 years after a person's death progressoid Yesterday #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 5 hrs ago #83

They'd be prosecuted only if they can be identified. cab67 13 hrs ago #81

He could well be on life support popsdenver Yesterday #46

That seems most likely. Dulcinea Yesterday #53

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

Staffers wanna keep their jobs? Attilatheblond Yesterday #62

I think she doesn't need them popsdenver 16 hrs ago #78

Her perks include influence with US government officials which can be rewardeing to the SHIPPING COMPANY Attilatheblond 5 hrs ago #82

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

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

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

A "Carhartt" riot might do the trick Ponietz Yesterday #18

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

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

Rules are only for Democrats............ Bengus81 Yesterday #61

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where can you find death certificates? cpamomfromtexas Yesterday #7

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

That is not true Wifes husband Yesterday #24

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

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

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

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

Hitting a parked car results in a police report which is likely public domain Attilatheblond 5 hrs ago #84

Either way you look at it its the_liberal_grandpa Yesterday #9

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

no rampartd Yesterday #52

This doesn't make sense newdeal2 Yesterday #10

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

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

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

I forgot about that one... IthinkThereforeIAM Yesterday #26

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

Oh, what a shame! DFW Yesterday #49

Odd how it ws changed when a Dem won the Gov office. Callie1979 17 hrs ago #74

Republicans pull schemes like that nationwide. DFW 14 hrs ago #80

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

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

That sounds very plausible. Martin68 Yesterday #16

The sooner the better! OGBuzz Yesterday #17

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

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

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

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

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

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

Just more GOP stupidity. nt Callie1979 Yesterday #29

There is something odd about this. mercuryblues Yesterday #38

Turns out they changed the law in '24 to require a special election. Callie1979 17 hrs ago #75

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

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

In the meantime... Gaytano70 Yesterday #28

Zombie Mitch as worthless dead as alive Johonny Yesterday #32

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

That IS a good epitaph. calimary Yesterday #57

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

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

Maybe he just needs flipped over. twodogsbarking Yesterday #50

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

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

They found him unresponsive and had to do CPR, and he is now in a coma. SunSeeker 20 hrs ago #72

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

Oh FFS Blue Owl Yesterday #58

One thing for certain dlk Yesterday #65

If McConnell is still alive, he can't speak Akakoji 22 hrs ago #70

3 months before an election... AdamGG 22 hrs ago #71

When Strom Thurmond was circling the drain The Wizard 16 hrs ago #76

Spot-on, hatrack! McConnell has indeed been... BH liberal 16 hrs ago #77

Well, that makes zero sense. NoRethugFriends 15 hrs ago #79