Beshear says state law and the August 3rd deadline doesn't bind him once McConnell is declared dead. If he believes that, he should have a replacement ready to appoint. www.nj.com/politics/202...

Beshear shuts down McConnell succession rumors — then twists the knife: ‘One less vote’Kentucky governor says his executive authority remains intact despite the Aug. 3 date in state law.www.nj.com