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McConnell’s Silence and the Power Play | Lexington News
When Senator Mitch McConnell vanished from public view for four weeks after a fall and pneumonia, it ignited national debate over his health, age, and ability to serve. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear seized the moment, hinting at constitutional options for filling a Senate vacancy — though legal experts clarified Kentucky law mandates special elections, not gubernatorial appointments. Many saw Beshear’s comments as a political maneuver, possibly staking his claim for a presidential run by positioning himself as a bold, decisive leader. After a slow recovery, McConnell finally broke his…
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