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[-] kkj@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Sure, the Kentucky governor could replace him with a Democrat

No, he couldn't. The KY legislature passed the "fuck Andy Beshear in particular" act in 2023, requiring the seat to remain vacant until a special election.

[-] lemmygarden@lemmy.today 3 points 1 day ago

IIRC Beshear questioned if that act is legal and is willing to do it anyway and let a court decide if needed.

[-] kkj@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 21 hours ago

Yeah, but do you honestly think that any court with jurisdiction in KY would rule in his favor?

[-] lemmygarden@lemmy.today 1 points 17 hours ago

I wouldn't blindly rule it one way or the other

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