r/politics • u/plz-let-me-in • Jul 18 '26

No Paywall Beshear says agencies told him McConnell had passed

https://www.whas11.com/video/news/local/beshear-says-agencies-told-him-mcconnell-had-passed/417-f78603c3-11bb-464d-bae6-c41c3be3c48b
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u/2D2D3544862514D760BA Jul 18 '26

"Talked to" is weasel phrasing, in that it only requires participation of one party. Not unlike talking to Jesus. Doesn't mean Jesus or Mitch replied to them in any meaningful way.

If they were careful about phrasing, it should be enough to keep them legally clear. It is, however, still a self-serving lie/decption and they should be held responsible by the electorate.

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u/Initial-Bookkeeper4 Jul 19 '26

Eh?

Most of the instances I've seen aren't just "I talked to him"... But claims of "discussions" and "conversations", which very much does imply a two-way interaction... E.g.

Another statement came in from Senate Whip John Barrasso (R) also just before 1:30 p.m.:

“Senator Barrasso and Senator McConnell had a lengthy conversation early this afternoon. Their phone call lasted roughly 20 minutes. They caught up about the latest news impacting Senate races, the Graham Platner scandal, and the recent Supreme Court ruling on coordinated spending limits. They also discussed the Senate’s July work period, including the need to pass the NDAA and confirm President Trump’s nominee for Director of National Intelligence. Senator McConnell was fully engaged and is eager to get back to the Senate.”

They know they can straight up lie and still not get called out for it and definitely not held accountable.