Why is everything only ok with one side of the house, but when the other does the same thing, it is wrong?
First, Gov. Beshear is correct, but he is only doing it for politics; we need transparency, but not for political reasons, but for common sense. This tendency for the politicians to cover for each other is just like the good old boys network when they have affairs or sex with young staff. They protect each other from the lack of integrity.
We need transparency, and Congress needs to make a law requiring disclosure when a medical condition impacts a member’s ability to serve. This is not a right-or-left issue; it is only common sense. All IMO.
“As Governor of the state you serve, I am calling on you to directly and verbally address the people of Kentucky and provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign,” Beshear wrote. “I am further sending this letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Per our research, a vacancy in the Senate occurs when a senator dies, resigns, or is expelled by a vote of the Senate itself. If you are unwilling to voluntarily show that you still have the capacity to serve, I will insist Leader Thune fully investigate your condition, report it to the American people, and begin the process if warranted.”
“All of this speculation and even this letter could have been avoided with a minimal amount of transparency,” Beshear continued.”