According to Kentucky law, the Gov’r cannot pick the candidate outside of the party she/he is with. In this case, if McConnell goes, then Gov’r has to pick a Republican.
Dems dont care about laws. The gov will appoint a Dem and the state legislature will do nothing.
Unfortunately, there are all kinds of Republicans...
Thank you for that good news.
Doesn’t stop a favored Democrat changing parties then Beshear...”picks” him or her!
Governor Beshear has stated previously that he won’t abide by that law as he considers it unconstitutional per the Kentucky Constitution. He’ll appoint a democrat placeholder, or likely will appoint himself as the replacement. Regardless, next election Beshear will run for the seat. He can’t be beaten in Kentucky with all the state workers,teachers, and union folks behind him.
Unfortunately, the governor has indicated he would ignore this law...and it is arguably not constitutional. And this governor would love to pick a fight to get his national profile up. Our side made a huge mistake ignoring that governors race in 2023 as Beshear is going to be trouble in the years ahead most likely. Should have gotten major national attention and dollars.