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James Carville: “You can’t hold a special election. He’s still living! He is the United States senator of Kentucky.”

On the recordJuly 23, 2026
You can’t hold a special election. He’s still living! He is the United States senator of Kentucky.
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James Carville
Democratic · Louisiana

Editor's note · Context

Responding to a question about a special election for McConnell's seat.

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