Engaging in blatantly partisan fuckery to install a democratic senator in replacement of mitch mcconnell would be the most honest possible way to honor the legacy of mitch mcconnell. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/kentucky-governor-wont-commit-gop-appointment-mcconnell-steps-rcna103068
Kentucky governor won't commit to GOP appointment if McConnell steps down

A state law directs the governor to select a Senate appointee from a list of names submitted by the state executive committee of the outgoing senator’s party.

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@JuliusGoat The only possible improvement would be for Beshear to promise not to do that, and then renege.