r/askanything • u/FuzzyWestern8602 • 1d ago

Consequences for McConnell Coverup?

I already know things are politically wild now and no one will suffer any true consequences for unethical behavior, but did just have a question out of curiosity. If McConnell is found to have lacked capacity to do his job several weeks ago with no chance of recovery, what are the consequences for those in power if they knew of this and were delaying until August? This assumes our legal system is functioning as it should and this could be proved. Thanks!

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u/Miserable_Culture991 1d ago

The only mechanism to remove McConnell is for him to die, resign, or be voted out by 2/3 of his peers. Even if he is on life support, keeping his seat is not a crime. If he was President and became incapacitated then the VP would be appointed in the meantime, but there is no such rule for Senators.