McConnell health update demanded by Gov. Beshear as Senate vacancy questions grow
McConnell, the former longtime Senate leader who declined to seek an eighth term following a series of health scares, was admitted to a hospital on June 14.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has publicly requested that Senator Mitch McConnell's office provide a health update, as the 84-year-old remains hospitalized more than three weeks after being admitted on June 14. McConnell's office has released few details, only stating he is improving and working with staff, fueling growing speculation about his condition and ability to serve. Beshear argues that continued uncertainty is unfair to both the senator and Kentuckians and calls for transparent information directly from McConnell.