Why wouldn't the KY legislature select McConnell?
Seems you would have a better chance electing a good Senator than relying on the state's party establishment.
And don't kid yourself, that's what would happen.
State legislatures in theory are closer to the people so you can pressure your state politician and stop him from sending a Mitch McConnell or recall him.
At least that is my theory
It’s almost impossible to primary some of these RINOs because they have the war chest and name recognition. Not many lose