McConnell planning an 'escape hatch' in case he leaves Senate before his term expires, report says

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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Mitch McConnell has a list of possible successors in case he steps down, according to The Intercept.
The governor has the ability to independently pick a successor for any Senate vacancy.
The GOP minority leader is reportedly pushing to change Kentucky state law to give parties control.
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When President Donald Trump lost his reelection bid in November, Sen. Mitch McConnell of