Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Hospitalized since June 14

pgabriel · Jul 7, 2026 at 12:11 PM

dobro1229 said: ↑

Or voters just need to be better here in the US and not so ignorant on top of cult like in their ideologies.

You also create much more power for lobbyists in DC if you kick out anyone with grey hair. Not that monsters like McConnell, Cornyn, etc. are much more ethical but at least you get some senior senators and congress members of good will and principal… maybe. With lobbyists leading the show we know for a fact and every single new member of congress out of necessity will have to work with the corporate interest shills who will then run DC.

Maybe my prediction would turn up to be a non issue but it’s just something I wish people would think about and prepare for if term and age limits progress. I hope they do but I just think it needs to be well planned for so we don’t end up worse off.
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The real issue

Nook · Jul 7, 2026 at 12:29 PM

Reeko said: ↑

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The Senator "appreciates the outpouring of support he is receiving"?

Sadly - the Senator has no idea what happened to him, what is happening to him or what will happen to him - so there is no way he can appreciate the support.

Kemahkeith · Jul 7, 2026 at 12:39 PM

DaDakota said: ↑

They don't want Massie winning a special election - lol - dude is dead.

And is working for Satan in hell like he did here on Earth.

DD
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Do you get dental coverage with that.

sealclubber1016 · Jul 7, 2026 at 12:39 PM

Good news, the senator has been photographed alive and well with his family.

dobro1229 · Jul 7, 2026 at 1:07 PM

Just in case any of you were wondering why on earth the GOP is silent about Mitch McConnell instead of advocating for him to resign so he can have dignity and rest in his final days on earth..

When a U.S. Senator dies in office, the governor of their state is granted authority by the U.S. Senate (.gov) to temporarily appoint a replacement to ensure the state remains fully represented 0.5.11. In most states, the appointee holds the seat until a special election can be held, though some states strictly mandate that special elections fill the vacancy entirely 0.5.11. [1, 2]
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The current governor of Kentucky is Democrat Andy Beshear

JuanValdez · Jul 7, 2026 at 1:12 PM

ThatBoyNick said: ↑

Because he's seemingly cognitively sound enough for the job he was elected to do.

You not caring for his accomplishments or politics has nothing to do with the discussion. Name 25 senators that have "led major legislation in getting passed" in the last 10 or 15 years, you can't, vast majority of senators aren't single handedly getting major things passed, it's not a standard you can hold a senator to as proof for incompetence.

Is it immoral to deny someone who is cognitively capable of doing a job / providing public service due to age? I'd argue it is. How about making standard cognitive tests for all congressional candidates as a requirement to run?
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I'd put an age limit. I love Bernie, but happy to exclude some capable geriatrics for the benefit of excluding the soon-to-be-incapable ones. The Republic shouldn't have to bear the risk of geriatric leaders dropping dead or suffering steep declines in ability while serving us. Or playing Russian Roulette with the timing of succession. I liked Al Green, but I supported his opponent for the same reason. 65 is too young. I'd say the term you're running for should be ending before you turn 75. Nothing personal, Bernie, it's just risk mitigation.

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The Chinese spy went back to China after McConnell became a vegetable?

the plot thickens

A lot of people are asking “why hide McConnell’s state? Not like a Dem would win the special election?”

If McConnell vacated before August 3rd cut off it’d be a special election and any one can register as an independent… Including Massie. Which would split the Republican vote, giving him or maybe even the Dem the chance at the plurality.

But, if McConnell’s seat is not vacated before the 3rd by legally stepping down or a signed death certificate, then it’s too close to the next election and rules prevent a special election which bars any new registrations at this point.

With McConnell’s wife having travelled to China AFTER he was hospitalized, the next of kin isn’t available to sign off and so the bar for ending life support is extremely high (would require full brain stem death, which is not present in some patients who are never coming back)

So all they have to do is drag their feet until August 3rd, then tell you that he didn’t make it. And in turn block Massie from disrupting an otherwise safe Republican seat.
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For those who think the delay in declaring his death is a cynical political ploy to maximize power, remember we are talking about Mitch McConnell. Not only would he approve of the strategy, he probably recommended it. I cannot think of a better way somone could honor him than to lever his personal tragedy into a political advantage for Republicans.

juicystream · Jul 7, 2026 at 1:33 PM

Space Ghost said: ↑

We pretty much have a cognitive tests but its being circumvented. Its called campaigning. Its on the voters to ensure they listen to the campaign and not 10 second sound/video clips
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Can't depend on voters to know anything, but you also need a system to replace people similar to the 25th. Mitch McConnell should have been replaced for sure after his freeze up. Feinstein was even worse as she clearly had dementia and continued to serve. There have been House Reps that have disappeared for months before it was noticed.

Space Ghost · Jul 7, 2026 at 1:58 PM

juicystream said: ↑

Can't depend on voters to know anything, but you also need a system to replace people similar to the 25th. Mitch McConnell should have been replaced for sure after his freeze up. Feinstein was even worse as she clearly had dementia and continued to serve. There have been House Reps that have disappeared for months before it was noticed.
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Voters are not showing up. They would rather vote for a dead man than the other side.

juicystream · Jul 7, 2026 at 2:06 PM

Space Ghost said: ↑

Voters are not showing up. They would rather vote for a dead man than the other side.
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It is one of the biggest problems with our 2 party system.

DaDakota · Jul 7, 2026 at 3:06 PM

Kemahkeith said: ↑

Do you get dental coverage with that.
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I dunno, Never been there, maybe ask Trump?

DD

pgabriel · Jul 7, 2026 at 3:39 PM

dobro1229 said: ↑

Or voters just need to be better here in the US and not so ignorant on top of cult like in their ideologies.

You also create much more power for lobbyists in DC if you kick out anyone with grey hair. Not that monsters like McConnell, Cornyn, etc. are much more ethical but at least you get some senior senators and congress members of good will and principal… maybe. With lobbyists leading the show we know for a fact and every single new member of congress out of necessity will have to work with the corporate interest shills who will then run DC.

Maybe my prediction would turn up to be a non issue but it’s just something I wish people would think about and prepare for if term and age limits progress. I hope they do but I just think it needs to be well planned for so we don’t end up worse off.
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I don't think age limits are required however the last two presidents certainly make an argument for limits.

I agree overall with your post but people vote by party and the problem resides in the process of selecting candidates. Guys like McConnell hold too much power especially senators. It's hard to generate challenges to them

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