Because a Democrat governor would appoint until a special election is held and he would rather die than let that happen
and he would rather die
Oh god, we can only hope.
Perversely, KY legislature passed a law specifically requiring the Governor to appoint a replacement from the same party. It was vetoed, and veto was overturned. No dem replacement despite Beshear in the governor's seat
Republicans change the rules if they ever see that they’ll hurt them in the future.
Funny how it's called KY when its politicians fuck us without lube.
I guess Kentucky is one of those states where the governor isn’t required to pick someone from the same party? I’d written Kentucky off so long ago that I haven’t been paying attention.
Nope. In Kentucky the Governor must select from a pool of 3 candidates that the GOP gives them.
Because a Democrat governor would appoint until a special election is held and he would rather die than let that happen
Oh god, we can only hope.
Perversely, KY legislature passed a law specifically requiring the Governor to appoint a replacement from the same party. It was vetoed, and veto was overturned. No dem replacement despite Beshear in the governor's seat
Republicans change the rules if they ever see that they’ll hurt them in the future.
Funny how it's called KY when its politicians fuck us without lube.
Straight up fascism.
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I guess Kentucky is one of those states where the governor isn’t required to pick someone from the same party? I’d written Kentucky off so long ago that I haven’t been paying attention.
Nope. In Kentucky the Governor must select from a pool of 3 candidates that the GOP gives them.