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McConnell Misses Fancy Farm Picnic | Lexington News
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, is still rehabbing after a fall last month and won’t be at the annual Fancy Farm Picnic — his last as a U.S. senator — due to ongoing physical therapy and medical clearance delays. Though he’s missing the pork-and-mutton fest he’s loved for decades, he sent warm wishes to the St. Jerome community and reflected on how much Western Kentucky has changed politically. His doctor says he’s pushing hard to regain strength, with his past polio still affecting mobility. While he’s aiming to return to Senate duties, no timeline is set — and the silence around his condition…
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