Despite calls for Beshear to ‘do something’ about Mitch McConnell, the answer isn’t so simple

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: July 22, 2026

Words: 1,387

Last Updated: 4 weeks, 1 day ago

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A lot of people are asking Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to “do something” about U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence from the Senate.

Former Illinois Republican congressman turned political commentator Adam Kinzinger said on Threads Tuesday: “I think the Governor of Kentucky has every right and responsibility to either see Mitch or declare the seat vacant.”

Three hours later, the post had more than 7,000 likes.

Another Threads account, jessdiaryofamom, tagged …

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