What happens if Mitch McConnell is unable to finish his US Senate term?
Senator Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Republican party leader in the Senate, has been hospitalized following a fall on June 14, which led to him being briefly unconscious and suffering from mild pneumonia.
The story so far
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How outlets cover it
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Open questions and key claims
His office stated he was 'receiving excellent care' and 'continues to improve'.
Political commentator Scott Jennings spoke to McConnell 'this morning'.
Senator Mike Lee stated, 'Many of us aren’t speaking about Mitch McConnell’s condition because we know nothing about his condition.'
Senator McConnell was fully engaged and is eager to get back to the Senate.
Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized since June 14th and is continuing his recovery.
McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14.
Sen. Mitch McConnell is continuing his recovery in a hospital while the Senate is out of session.
John Thune and John Barrasso, senior Republican leaders, have both stated they recently had substantive phone conversations with McConnell.
Who and where
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