Kentucky Republicans are considering the race for the U.S. Senate seat being opened by Mitch McConnell's announcement he's retiring.

Summary

Sen. Mitch McConnell announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, marking the end of his long career as a Republican leader.

The longest-serving Senate party leader, McConnell played a key role in shaping the Supreme Court, tax cuts, and major political battles but saw his influence wane amid Trump-era populism.

His departure signals a shift in the GOP, as a competitive race for his Kentucky Senate seat looms.

McConnell pledged to continue advocating for national defense and other priorities before retiring in January 2027.

  • kandoh@reddthat.com
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    2 days ago

    I hope his last years are spent in agony. I hope the nurses let him stew in a shit filled diaper for weeks on end. I hope they don’t feed him. I hope he has to endure unending bed lice and shingles.

    • DarkFuture@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      2 days ago

      I hope his last years are spent in agony.

      Have you seen him recently? This troll loser doesn’t even have one year left. Then I can dance a jig like I did when Limbaugh ate shit.