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cab67

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81. They'd be prosecuted only if they can be identified.

Reply to Attilatheblond (Reply #64)

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 09:51 AM

1 hr ago

I understand there would be all sorts of security, but the number of people involved would all but ensure a leak.

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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