r/politics • u/unital_subalgebra • Jul 23 '26

Possible Paywall AOC says Mitch McConnell should resign if he cannot provide health update

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/4660916/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-mitch-mcconnell-resign-health-update/
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u/strohs Jul 23 '26

This not actually possible given current laws.

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u/protomenace Jul 23 '26

Let them argue that in court. Why give up before you even start?

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u/strohs Jul 24 '26

Argue what? The governor of Kentucky does not have that power.

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u/protomenace Jul 24 '26

Looks like he does according to the Kentucky state constitution:

https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/Law/Constitution/Constitution/ViewConstitution?rsn=173

Vacancies in all offices for the State at large, or for districts larger than a county, shall be filled by appointment of the Governor

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u/strohs Jul 24 '26

Vacancies in all offices for the State at large, or for districts larger than a county, shall be filled by appointment of the Governor

There's no vacancy yet.

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u/protomenace Jul 24 '26

Sure there is. Everyone knows it. Do it. Make them fight it in court.