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Mitch McConnell, Still Hospitalized, Misses Signature Kentucky Political Picnic
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Democrats at a political event in western Kentucky repeatedly chanted "Where's Mitch? Where's Mitch?" highlighting concerns over Senator Mitch McConnell's absence.
- Republicans tried to drown out the chants, but McConnell's recent hospitalization and limited updates on his health have become a significant topic in Kentucky politics.
- McConnell, a key figure in Kentucky's Republican rise over the past 40 years, has not appeared publicly since mid-June, raising questions about his return to the Senate before his term ends in January.
- In a statement, the 84-year-old senator expressed regret at missing the event, emphasizing his strong connection to the people of western Kentucky.
