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  That’s higher than John Calipari’s approval rating as the Kentucky basketball coach.  At least Beshear will never need to worry about being the most unpopular high-profile figure in his state.
context: Gov Beshear has done a fine job so far. He's got close to 10 Republican candidate's and three democrats running against him. Still looks like he'll do fine >
  
  Kentucky, you're weird for having a D gov with 60% approval, and still voting for McConnell and Paul.  ELI5. >
  
  McConnell has a higher disapproval rating than Beshear has an approval rating in his own state (64%, with an approval rating of just 29%).  As a bonus, he's the most unpopular Senator in Congress. -Source 
  Tell me again how he keeps getting reelected without corruption or rigging it... >
  
  
  Tell me again how he keeps getting reelected without corruption or rigging it...
  
  Honestly, I read a shit load about this a year or more ago and it was really hard to understand how this could not be the case. >
  
  My tin foil hat vibrates a bit when it comes to many of the individual elections.  I have a feeling there's some secret club in Congress where, once you reach a certain level (not sure what the qualifications are exactly, but I'm guessing there is some degree of shamelessness and fundraising capabilities), you can dictate whether or not you wish to remain in Congress on your own, regardless of whatever the election outcome is, then people in the right places pull the right strings to make it happen.  
  Graham, Cruz, McConnell and others in the Senate (Feinstein, for example) and even some in the House come to mind.  While there happens to be enough evidence to sow some doubt in cheating (probably intentional as an alibi), their popularity and even comparable fundraising is questionable, at best.  They're too useful to their donor class handlers.  
  Jaime Harrison broke records against Graham.  Beto vs. Cruz was another close one... they suddenly squeeze out a "close" win after some public groveling and against record fundraising and national attention, when they were never really concerned and just played the "concerned" role the whole time, knowing their predetermined fate.  
  They would never give up their spots because it comes with too much power and protection.  Name recognition is one thing, but with Feinstein's case, for example, who in their right mind is re-electing an 89+ year old Senator?  Why is that even possible?  
  //endrant //removestinfoilhat >
  
  I totally get it. I am in the Bay Area and don't know anyone who votes for Feinstein. Sure we did before, but I stopped a while ago and same for my circle. Seriously hoping that is over next time for sure. >
  
  Which underscores the need for independent redistricting committees in every state to ensure that the people's will isn't quashed by gerrymandering. >
  
  Maybe, after all those years of Republican incompetence, Kentucky citizens are starting to notice that Democrats are generally much better at actually GOVERNING. >
  
  California would like a word…
  Newsom is a bafoon >
  
  Says the person who can’t spell buffoon >
  
  I really hope this is McConnells replacement. >
  
  Good for him. I thought his covid policies were a case of him doing what he believed was right knowing it would cost him reelection. He’s exceeded my expectations entirely. >
  
  Dem or not dude did a damn good job during the pandemic