I’m at a loss as to why it’s to our benefit to deal with a special election
If he survives past the deadline, then the Dem governor can pick his replacement (?)
Nope. A couple years ago, the Legislature passed a bill over Beshear’s veto vesting appointment power in the Legislature. The governor claims it’s unconstitutional. There’d be a legal fight, but on the off chance the GOP Senate grows a spine, they could refuse to seat anyone chooses by the governor