Arrr, them landlubbers in Kentucky be votin' for a special election instead of lettin' the governor pick a swabby!
2024-03-29
Arr mateys, those landlubbers in Kentucky be passin' a law that says if a Senate seat be empty, they'll have to have a special vote instead of lettin' the governor pick his matey. Aye, it be a fine jest indeed!
In a bold move that would make even the bravest buccaneer shiver in their boots, Kentucky lawmakers have given the Democratic governor a taste of the plank by stripping him of any say in choosing a replacement for a Senate seat in the land of the notorious McConnell. Arrr, matey! The bill decrees that a special election must be held to fill any empty Senate seat, with the winner taking the helm until the end of the term.The Republican Senate President, Robert Stivers, declared that this be the voice of the people speaking, determining the fate of the vacant seat. The scallywags in the state Senate voted 34-3 to send the bill to Governor Andy Beshear, who be calling foul play on this partisan move, but the GOP be having the numbers to override any veto.The bill's main sponsor, Steven Rudy, swears on Blackbeard's grave that this has nothing to do with McConnell, but be about following the tradition of holding a special election for empty seats. The bill even be having an emergency clause, meaning it would take effect right away if passed into law.This be a tale of political maneuvering worthy of the high seas, with the old sea dog McConnell leaving the door open for another run in 2026. The governor be finding his power to select a senator as useful as a one-legged pirate in a treasure hunt, with the GOP tightening their grip on the ship of state. Aye, the winds of change be blowing strong in the Bluegrass State!