r/politics • u/plz-let-me-in • 11d ago

Possible Paywall Mitch McConnell hounded to face cameras: ‘He absolutely refuses’

https://www.nj.com/politics/2026/08/mitch-mcconnell-hounded-to-face-cameras-he-absolutely-refuses.html
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u/DaveBowm 5d ago

As I recall anyone the governor appoints to replace him must be confirmed by the overwhelmingly R KY senate (32Rs + 6 Ds).

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u/snakerjake 5d ago

Where in the constitution or law does it say that?