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Sen. Mitch McConnell's Hospitalization Proves Again That Gerontocracy Sucks

McConnell is no outlier: The U.S. Senate is the oldest directly elected upper legislative chamber in the world.

Reason

Mitch McConnell ‘meeting with his staff’ ahead of return to work, ally says

Political commentator Scott Jennings says that Senator Mitch McConnell is preparing to return to work, having met with staff and received briefings on various issues, despite recent health concerns.

The Independent UK

"Where's Mitch?" exposes media failures

The lack of hard news about the Kentucky senator's condition shows the sad state of contemporary journalism

Salon

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What Happened to Mitch McConnell? New Video Shows Senator Loaded Onto Ambulance Stretcher After Medical Emergency

A newly surfaced video shows Senator Mitch McConnell being taken to hospital after a medical emergency at his home, fuelling speculation due to lack of detailed information from his office.

International Business Times UK

Ailing Mitch McConnell is preparing to return to work, Scott Jennings tells CNN host

Political commentator Scott Jennings claimed that McConnell was also preparing to meet his staff

The Independent UK

Daily Show mocks Mitch McConnell over his ‘totally legit’ 20-minute phone calls with numerous Republicans

Host Ronny Chieng scorns GOP response to veteran’s health crisis as correspondent Michael Kosta speaks up for rule by ‘aging, cognitively-impaired, technically dead senators’

The Independent UK

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Is Mitch McConnell Dead? MAGA Explodes at GOP Leadership Over Alleged Health Cover-Up

MAGA influencers fuel speculation about Mitch McConnell's health as GOP leaders attempt to address concerns amidst limited public updates, sparking controversy and conspiracy theories.

International Business Times UK

Kentucky governor urges Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition

The lack of information has fueled rampant speculation about his prognosis and whether he will return to the Senate when it reconvenes next week

The Independent UK

Gov. Beshear asks "Where's Mitch?"

Rumors have swirled as the senior Republican senator remains hospitalized

Salon

GOP leaders tried to quell McConnell health questions. It’s not working

As online speculation swirls over Sen. Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization and scant public updates from his staff, the Kentucky Republican’s top allies spoke up this week, insisting he remains alert. But those assurances have done little to quash demands for proof of life, including from the state’s governor. The episode has…

Roll Call

MAGA media fuels McConnell conspiracies

After mocking Joe Biden’s health for years, the GOP has no answer for the Kentucky senator’s mysterious absence

Salon

The Daily Show had a savage response to Mitch McConnell’s health update

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The Independent UK

The Daily Show has a dark analogy for Mitch McConnell

Republican lawmakers and allies said they spoke to Senator Mitch McConnell this week, after he was hospitalized last month

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Thomas Massie Also 'Talked to Mitch McConnell,' Jokes About Iran, Israel, and Spying on Americans Went Viral

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie has sparked a viral firestorm after mocking Senate leader Mitch McConnell's hospital phone calls with a satirical post detailing a fake, radical policy shift.

International Business Times UK

'I'm Not Brain Dead': Mitch McConnell Calls GOP Allies From Hospital Bed After Leaked 911 Audio Reveals Cardiac Arrest

A hospitalised Mitch McConnell continues Senate duties, countering online health rumours. Conversations with senior Republicans affirm his engagement in national matters despite speculation.

International Business Times UK

'Special Election?' Netizens Speculate Mitch McConnell's Health Status Mystery 'Stalls' Thomas Massie's Bid

Mitch McConnell's prolonged hospitalisation raises questions about his Senate future, potentially triggering a special election in Kentucky that could reshape the state's political landscape.

The Independent UK

‘Call him right now’: CNN puts Scott Jennings on the spot over McConnell

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Is Mitch McConnell still alive? US Senator's 20-minute hospital call offers fresh health update. Here's what we know

Mitch McConnell 20-minute call: Senator Mitch McConnell remains actively engaged in Senate matters while recovering. Colleagues report lengthy phone conversations covering foreign and domestic policy issues. These discussions ease concerns about his health and mental acuity. McConnell's office states he continues to improve and work on legislative priorities. The veteran…

The Guardian - US

Republican leaders seek to quell Mitch McConnell speculation as rebellion grows

John Thune says he spoke to McConnell on phone as secrecy over 84-year-old’s health prompts Maga backlash

International Business Times UK

Mitch McConnell Net Worth: The Source of the Senator's $69M Fortune

Mitch McConnell amassed a $69M fortune through strategic investments, significant inheritance, and a distinguished political career, making him one of Congress's wealthiest senators.

The Independent UK

Scott Jennings grimaces as he’s challenged to call ailing Mitch McConnell live on air by CNN

CNN’s conservative commentator Scott Jennings was challenged to call ailing Kentucky Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell live on air Tuesday to put to bed the increasingly wild rumors swirling over the veteran’s health.

Benzinga

Mitch McConnell Told Me 'We Should End the War With Iran, Quit Giving Aid to Israel,' Says Thomas Massie

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Rep. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) supported ending the war with Iran, stopping aid to Israel and ending warrantless surveillance of Americans during a 20-minute conversation.

International Business Times UK

Laura Loomer Claims Mitch McConnell Is 'Brain Dead' After Alleged White House Source Cites Accelerating Organ Failure

Laura Loomer's claim that Mitch McConnell is 'brain dead' has sparked intense speculation about the senator's health, amid limited public information and ongoing political debates.

International Business Times UK

Thomas Massie Trolls Mitch McConnell Hospitalisation Silence With Viral 'Three Strokes' Term Limit Post

Thomas Massie's viral post proposing term limits coincides with Mitch McConnell's hospitalisation, sparking debates on transparency and congressional reforms

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