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Jan 24 2023
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Is Mitch McConnell Losing Influence Among Republicans?
After the messy election of California Representative Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker, Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell no longer finds himself on the front lines of the Republican Party's battles against the Biden administration.
The changing role of the Senate Minority Leader has been partially confirmed by McConnell himself, who on Monday announced that Senate Republicans will take
NewsweekApr 15 2013
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Mitch McConnell in no mood for bipartisanship
Mitch McConnell still hasnrsquot gotten over Decemberrsquos traumatic fiscal cliff showdown. The Senate minority leader has signaled privately that he has no interest in sitting in the same room as Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to discuss a possible ldquogrand bargainrdquo on budget and tax issues Senate insiders tell POLITICO. McConnell...
PoliticoSep 07 2023
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Mitch McConnell's Appearance Has Dramatically Changed in One Year
Concerns have been being raised about the apparent weight loss of Mitch McConnell after the Senate Minority Leader returned to the Capitol for the first time since a recent incident in which he appeared to freeze up.
McConnell, 81, appeared on the Senate floor Tuesday following the August recess to give an update on the work being done in the upper chamber, while also making a brief
NewsweekSep 06 2023
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Rand Paul, A Physician, Questions Mitch McConnell’s Health Notes
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky has questioned the credibility of a doctor’s notes asserting that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is in good health, according to comments reported by Politico on Tuesday. McConnell, age 81, has faced several public health scares in 2023, the most recent being when he froze while speaking with reporters in Kentucky on Aug. 30. Paul, a physician and
The Daily CallerSep 05 2023
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GOP Senators Raise Concerns About Mitch McConnell's Health
Several Republican senators expressed concerns about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) health and his ability to lead their caucus even though a doctor said he was clear to resume his duties in the upper chamber. “Next year is gonna be tough on anybody,” Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said of the 2024 calendar. “You gotta travel, raise money, campaign ... it is going to be a
HuffPostSep 06 2023
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Mitch McConnell returns to Senate as doctors report no evidence of stroke
Los Angeles TimesSep 02 2023
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Mitch McConnell’s obvious cognitive deficiencies cause a Democrat panic
As instances of Mitch McConnell’s cognitive rot increase, a leftist admits without him, “things could get very scary.” The Democrats love Republican Mitch McConnell. He’s a reliable and flexible ally, and he is always willing to cut deals with the White House and Senate colleagues. Obviously though, this must be done behind closed doors, away from the prying eyes of the public, because heaven
American ThinkerSep 01 2023
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Mitch McConnell May Be Experiencing Small Seizures, Doctors Suggest
Senator Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze for 30 seconds while responding to a question after an event in Covington, Ky., on Wednesday. Two episodes, where the Republican senator froze and did not respond to some questions, may be symptoms of a serious illness, according to neurologists not involved in his medical care. A four-line letter, signed by the attending physician of Congress and
New York Times (News)Sep 01 2023
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Why Mitch McConnell Keeps Freezing Up, According to Doctors
On Wednesday, Sen. Mitch McConnell froze up during a routine public event in his home state of Kentucky. As a reporter asked the 81-year-old his thoughts on running for reelection in 2026, McConnell stood stock-still, unblinking and seemingly unable to answer, while holding tightly to his lectern. An aide escorted the senator away and he did not return to the event. It was the second time
SlateAug 31 2023
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‘Three Johns’ Top the List of Potential Successors to Mitch McConnell
Senator Mitch McConnell has had multiple medical episodes, which have led to questions about his health. The men are considered the leading candidates to replace the top Senate Republican, should he be forced to step aside for health reasons. Senator Mitch McConnell’s second alarming medical episode before television cameras on Wednesday has renewed scrutiny on his health as well as
New York Times (News)