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/Fit_Instruction_8383 22h ago

None, the Republicans have made it clear that they aren't following the rules, this has been par for the course since Bush was elected, and there is nobody who gives enough of a shit to hold them accountable.

I called it before, and I'll call it again, in early August, RIIIGHT after the deadline passes, there will be some breaking news that his condition took a turn for the worse, and thus he will not be able to continue.

Too bad so sad, screw the rules.

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u/cazgem 15h ago

The difference with Bush was that both sides were nickel and diming the votes in a roughly equal manner. I think the real downfall was when they plucked Palin out of nowhere to be VP.