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McConnell’s Health Crisis and Political Fallout | Dayton News
Senator Mitch McConnell suffered a cardiac arrest in June, prompting emergency intervention and hospitalization—adding fuel to longstanding concerns about his health. At 84, the Kentucky senator, who’s already announced his 2025 retirement, has been sidelined by recent medical scares and physical setbacks, including falls and public stumbles. His absence from the Senate floor contributed to a narrow vote limiting Trump’s Iran conflict powers, underscoring GOP legislative struggles. With midterms looming, Democrats eye potential gains amid Republican vulnerabilities, even as McConnell’s seat…
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