Ky law prevents a the Governor from appointing a rat. Of course we know the law means nothing to them.
That’s probably not going to work. Beshear has already stated that the KY constitution gives the Governor the power, and the responsibility, of filling a vacant Senate seat, and that a mere act of the legislature can’t override the state constitution. He’s probably right about that, and it’s likely that the courts would back him up.
If the Turtle does resign from his seat, Beshear would certainly nominate his replacement, the Senate would seat the new senator, and then Beshear would take the maximum time allowed to call for a special election. McConnell has said that he intends to serve out the remainder of his term, which is the best of the available bad options.
Yes... the State Legislature (which has Rep super-majorities in Both houses) passed a law to make sure that happens. However, they did NOT change the constitution. So, the law basically means nothing.
The Governor has already said he would ignore it and follow the state constitution. At best, it would be in court for a little while. But, probably not long.
Yes... the State Legislature (which has Rep super-majorities in Both houses) passed a law to make sure that happens. However, they did NOT change the constitution. So, the law basically means nothing.
The Governor has already said he would ignore it and follow the state constitution. At best, it would be in court for a little while. But, probably not long.