Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
Beshear says McConnell should directly confirm he can serve, as the senator remains in rehabilitation and has cast zero votes in 43 days.
- On Monday, Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear demanded that Sen. Mitch McConnell provide a verbal update on his health or resign, questioning his ability to perform duties after over six weeks away from the Senate.
- Beshear noted it has been 43 days since news of McConnell's hospitalization, during which the senator cast zero votes and engaged in no official activities, relying on two photos and written statements to communicate with constituents.
- Criticizing the Attending Physician's updates, Beshear wrote they fail to address whether McConnell can "speak, reason, or carry out your duties as a senator," adding, "Kentuckians are just asking Senator McConnell to be honest."
- In a separate letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Beshear requested an investigation into McConnell's condition, while the senator's office stated he is undergoing "intense physical therapy" and intends to return when cleared.
- While political strategist Paul Begala claimed the letter signals something "very grave," Beshear emphasized that serving as a U.S. senator requires abdicating personal privacy, writing, "That's the deal, and we all know it when we run.
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Gov Beshear Calls on McConnell to “Directly and Verbally Address the People of Kentucky” or RESIGN After Latest ‘Proof of Life’ Photo * The Gateway Pundit * by Cristina Laila
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) on Tuesday called on Senator Mitch McConnell to "directly and verbally address the people of Kentucky" - or resign. The post Gov Beshear Calls on McConnell to “Directly and Verbally Address the People of Kentucky” or RESIGN After Latest ‘Proof of Life’ Photo appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
Democratic Kentucky governor demands McConnell RESIGN if he can't PROVE his capacity to serve
Despite Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) posting another photograph of himself, the governor of his state is demanding more evidence of McConnell's well-being.Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said in a letter dated Monday that McConnell should resign if he's unable to prove that he can continue to serve.'Provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign.' "President [Donald] Trump is stuck in a war of his own making and has greatly strengthene…
Kentucky Gov to McConnell: 'Verbally Address' Us, or Step Aside
Kentucky's Democratic governor is publicly pressing the state's most powerful Republican to prove he's still up to the job—or step aside. In a sharply worded letter, Gov. Andy Beshear urged Sen. Mitch McConnell to speak directly to Kentuckians and show he is capable of serving, or resign his seat,...
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Beshear to McConnell: Provide ‘proof of your capacity to serve’ or leave office
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear wrote in a Monday letter to Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell and his staff that the senator should “provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign.” The letter from the governor came after McConnell’s office shared a Monday statement from the senator and another photo of him with his […]
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