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DFW

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80. Republicans pull schemes like that nationwide.

Reply to Callie1979 (Reply #74)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 09:30 AM

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A friend of mine is the state auditor of Iowa. A former D.A., he ran for a job that used to be used to cover up Republican corruption in his state. He won, and so the majority Republican legislature immediately reduced the scope of the job of the state auditor, so that he would not be able put too many of the dirty state officials in prison.

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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 8 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 22 hrs ago #37

Something like that couldn't be kept secret. cab67 16 hrs ago #60

Those people need their jobs and could be prosecuted for violating HIPPA Attilatheblond 15 hrs ago #64

Does HIPAA apply to dead people? LeftInTX 14 hrs ago #66

HIPAA Privacy Rule protections continue for 50 years after a person's death progressoid 13 hrs ago #68

They'd be prosecuted only if they can be identified. cab67 1 hr ago #81

He could well be on life support popsdenver 21 hrs ago #46

That seems most likely. Dulcinea 20 hrs ago #53

Yup...unconscious when they hauled him out of the house Bengus81 16 hrs ago #59

Staffers wanna keep their jobs? Attilatheblond 15 hrs ago #62

I think she doesn't need them popsdenver 4 hrs ago #78

Maybe they've already quick--frozen him and will resurrect only when a vote is needed. erronis 21 hrs ago #45

They'll put a tarp over him. (nt) Pinback 12 hrs ago #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 22 hrs ago #39

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

Rules are only for Democrats............ Bengus81 16 hrs ago #61

And staffers are paid while doing whatever without proper chain of command & responsibility Attilatheblond 15 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #31

Between the R Senators who have lost primaries or who are not running for reelection ToxMarz 23 hrs ago #34

It's similar to the movie Dave. Sector 001 23 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #24

It likely varies by state. In Florida, when I tried to look at the death certificate allegorical oracle 22 hrs ago #40

Death certficates contain private info. (Cause of death, address, spousal address) Death index does not. LeftInTX 14 hrs ago #67

Oh, yes, it is. Unless you know of an exception? ColoringFool 19 hrs ago #56

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

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 22 hrs ago #41

no rampartd 20 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #26

That law was changed in 2024; special election is now required. Callie1979 23 hrs ago #35

Oh, what a shame! DFW 21 hrs ago #49

Odd how it ws changed when a Dem won the Gov office. Callie1979 5 hrs ago #74

Republicans pull schemes like that nationwide. DFW 2 hrs ago #80

I was thinking about that. But we could use Republican-style tactics against them, as well. DFW 21 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #20

She just returned from a visit to China. Thought the timing was odd -- it could've allegorical oracle 22 hrs ago #42

Or maybe she heard he doesn't have much time left... ShazzieB 21 hrs ago #44

Yes we've been speculating that he might have kicked the bucket already FakeNoose 23 hrs ago #21

Ky changed the rules. The governor has no ability to pick anyone. karynnj 23 hrs ago #30

This doesn't make sense, to me mercuryblues 23 hrs ago #22

Just more GOP stupidity. nt Callie1979 23 hrs ago #29

There is something odd about this. mercuryblues 22 hrs ago #38

Turns out they changed the law in '24 to require a special election. Callie1979 5 hrs ago #75

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

Not the first time this has happened. Wont be the last. Callie1979 23 hrs ago #27

In the meantime... Gaytano70 23 hrs ago #28

Zombie Mitch as worthless dead as alive Johonny 23 hrs ago #32

" A cheater even on his death bed." C Moon 23 hrs ago #33

That IS a good epitaph. calimary 18 hrs ago #57

Excellent catch. R's just have to keep the body away from a corner for 3 more weeks 31j20b3 22 hrs ago #43

Brain dead corpse in one person luxury hospital room, tax dollars draining away dave99 21 hrs ago #47

Maybe he just needs flipped over. twodogsbarking 20 hrs ago #50

Perhaps He Can Buy a Scrap of Integrity on the Open Market The Roux Comes First 20 hrs ago #51

I dont think he will make it to August 9th.nt. drray23 20 hrs ago #54

They found him unresponsive and had to do CPR, and he is now in a coma. SunSeeker 8 hrs ago #72

I can just picture him sitting next to a pool sipping on formaldehyde cocktails. nt ImNotGod 20 hrs ago #55

Oh FFS Blue Owl 17 hrs ago #58

One thing for certain dlk 15 hrs ago #65

If McConnell is still alive, he can't speak Akakoji 10 hrs ago #70

3 months before an election... AdamGG 10 hrs ago #71

When Strom Thurmond was circling the drain The Wizard 4 hrs ago #76

Spot-on, hatrack! McConnell has indeed been... BH liberal 4 hrs ago #77

Well, that makes zero sense. NoRethugFriends 3 hrs ago #79