Kentucky Republicans move to strip power from Democratic governor, ultimately helping Senate GOP | Blaze Media

"That's because, according to Adams, Beshear never committed to abide by the list rule, which Beshear claimed "improperly and unconstitutionally restricts the governor's power."

This is a negative sentiment.

"""Should a U.S. Senate seat from Kentucky ever be vacated -- God forbid -- our state will go unrepresented until we can conduct a special election, simply because Governor Beshear -- as he has so often - refused to commit to following the law," Adams said."

This is a negative sentiment.

""If we are dominated by trying to create a result of what letter someone would have behind their name if appointed, then we are not performing or engaging in good government," Beshear said."

This is a negative sentiment.

"McCoell, though, plans to stay in the Senate until his term ends in 2027."

This is a positive sentiment.

"Kentucky Republicans moved to change the vacancy-filling process after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced he would step down from his leadership role."

This is a negative sentiment.

"The Kentucky state Legislature has passed a bill stripping Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of the power to appoint United States senators."

This is a negative sentiment.

"State lawmakers, however, denied that changing the process is related to McConnell's plans or advanced age."

This is a negative sentiment.

"The bill will now go to Beshear's desk for approval, but it doesn't matter if he signs it or not."

This is a positive sentiment.

"Beshear addressed the coming change last month, rebuking Republicans for further limiting his power."

This is a positive sentiment.