Posted on 03/09/2021 8:55:36 AM PST by upchuck
McConnell Out? Insiders Drop Bomb, May Not Finish Out Term: Report By Kipp Jones Published March 6, 2021 at 11:29am Mewe Share After being elected to seven terms in the U.S. Senate, a report claims Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell might be on his way out and seeking someone to replace him.
McConnell, 79, most recently cruised to his sixth re-election in November by a margin of 57.8 percent to 38.2 percent over Democratic challenger Amy McGrath. Former President Donald Trump endorsed McConnell in the race, which Democrats reportedly felt would be more competitive than it was.
But following Biden’s inauguration, Trump’s recent and scathing condemnation of the former Senate Majority Leader and a future in GOP politics where the Republicans of old and their way of doing business seems destined to be vanquished from the party, a report alleges that just four months after defeating McGrath, McConnell is seeking an exit.
Nick Storm, writing for The Intercept, reported that the Kentucky legislature is currently seeking to strip the state’s governor, who for now is Democrat Andy Beshear, of his ability to choose a replacement for the long-serving McConnell, should he retire.
Storm reported McConnell is behind a bill in the Kentucky General Assembly that would “strip the governor of that power and put it into the hands of the state GOP,” and might ultimately help to place the state’s attorney general, Daniel Cameron, as McConnell’s successor.
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There were some pictures of him with extremely bruised hands that could be a sign of a health issue.
Ah, thank you for the info.
I dont agree with the age limit,
but the bottom line is that a complete reset of the government and how it operates is in order. All government agencies need to be revamped and held accountable to the people.
term limits is just the tip of the problematic iceberg
no one should be allowed more then 18 years in congress with the exception of the majority/minority leader who can stay for 24 years. or something like that!
It is my understanding, as was explained at a GOP meeting, the KY Senate would vote on the replacement in all future vacancies where a KY U.S. Senator cannot finish their term.
I am following the advice to start making a difference locally. I highly encourage everyone to do the same if at all possible. Just show up and do what you are comfortable doing.
Today, neither party represents its constituents. I firmly believe that there are only 30% who really believe in the socialist agenda and the rest are either conservative or at least see the insanity of the left. But elected dems only care about the radical agenda, and elected pubs only care about the next election and who is lining their pockets. Both have condoned the corruption of the election system. A major house cleaning is due.
The only difference between Mitch and Pelosi is about 10 liters of Botox!
We were already facing bad numbers of Republicans up for election in 2022 and now we’re getting a spate of retirements that is going to make it very difficult to stay even much less gain ground.
He has lost all three. Next. We have a war to win.
The Founders also never imagined that illegals would invade the country, our culture would become grotesquely debased, and that voting would devolve into an uncontrolled mess.
Our little experiment in self rule was nice while it lasted.
Thanks for the info. And yes, that’s good advice. Taking back the GOP has to start at the bottom for the change to endure.
Missouri has had term limits at the state level for several years. I have wondered if anyone has done an analysis comparing before term limits with after term limits. I tend to think the government and its functioning has done pretty well since term limits.
Trump revolution? It’s about time!
Hello.....
Is anyone home?????
The 2022/2024 elections mean nothing.
First of all.... Who Is Counting The Votes?
Did anyone notice the coup that occured last November?
Does anyone notice the fencing and lockdown in DC.
There has been a successful coup.
This IS a third world country, not yet a shithole. But it sure as hell will be.
Evil has taken over.
So, what was being said about upcoming elections?
I’m not in favor of Term Limits. As bad as McConnnell may be, residents of KY still get to have a referendum on him every 6 years
Where term limits are needed are in the Deep State - the Federal Bureaucrats and permanent programs. James Comey and John Brennan used their power to conduct a coup against Trump - have they ever been subject to an election or public scrutiny? Jerome Powell decides how many $Trillions are printed up to fund progressive social-engineering schemes run by government? Sure, he was confirmed by the Senate, but has he ever had to take his ideas to the public?
I think you get my point.
No, the poster demon of term limits is Nutsy Pelousy.
Well, we gained MORE seats at the House. It just wasn’t enough. Good to know more Freepers are still in WAR MODE.
The sight of reading these old fart Freepers weeping about America since Nov 5 makes me wanna puke. JUst die off already you geezers and we’ll do the fighting. You dont want to fight, just effing die if you are of no use..
“There were some pictures of him with extremely bruised hands that could be a sign of a health issue.”
Old age causes what is commonly called, “capillary fragility” and the slightest little bump or scratch can cause that bruising effect.
.....Also have an age limit of 70 years of age......
Don’t agree with that! Some 75-year-olds are sharp as a tack, with experience and wisdom we need in the US Senate! Others are of course tired or demented.
And maybe a three-term limit wold be better than two!
Bye!
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