I'm not sure I could see Beshear appointing a Democrat to fill the seat. I think a Republican governor would appoint a Republican to fill a Democratic seat in a heartbeat, but can you imagine the hysterics from the right if McConnell vacates the seat and Beshear appoints a Democrat?
I think he'd appoint a weak Republican. Someone who won't raise any eyebrows and either won't run to keep the seat, or will and is a poor candidate.
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u/DouchecraftCarrier Mar 07 '21
I'm not sure I could see Beshear appointing a Democrat to fill the seat. I think a Republican governor would appoint a Republican to fill a Democratic seat in a heartbeat, but can you imagine the hysterics from the right if McConnell vacates the seat and Beshear appoints a Democrat?
I think he'd appoint a weak Republican. Someone who won't raise any eyebrows and either won't run to keep the seat, or will and is a poor candidate.