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Carl@anarchist.nexus ⁨3⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

There are theories that he is brain dead, but that his aides will delay announcing it until after a certain date has passed. Because his state has a law where the governor (a Democrat) can appoint someone to the seat if he dies… That would give democrats the majority. But the governor can only make an appointment if Mitch’s death happens at least 90 days before an election. After that 90 day mark, the governor can’t appoint anyone, and has to wait for the election.

Kentucky’s election happens on November 3, meaning the 90 day mark is August 5, only a month away. So the conspiracy is that they’ll keep him on life support (and hidden from the press) until August, so they can wait until the 3 month deadline has passed. And then they’ll mournfully announce his passing, but oh oops it’s too late to appoint a democrat to his seat.

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