Beshear did not appear to be in a rush to replace McConnell, stating that with him missing, Republicans have not been able to pass some of their more controversial legislations.
Gov. Andy Beshear called on Senator McConnell, who has been hospitalized since June, to prove his capacity to serve, or resign.
Gov. Andy Beshear is pressing Sen. Mitch McConnell to publicly demonstrate he can still do his job, or step aside, after more than six weeks without a single public appearance. Beshear, a Democrat, sent a letter Monday to both McConnell and Senate Majority Leader John Thune demanding the 84-year-old Republican senator "directly and verbally address […] The post Kentucky's Democratic governor demands McConnell prove fitness to serve or resign his Senate seat appeared first on American Almanac .
Gov. Andy Beshear is pressing Sen. Mitch McConnell to publicly demonstrate he can still do his job, or step aside, after more than six weeks without a single public appearance. Beshear, a Democrat, sent a letter Monday to both McConnell and Senate Majority Leader John Thune demanding the 84-year-old Republican senator "directly and verbally address the people of Kentucky and provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign." The letter marks the second time Beshear has sought health updates on McConnell, who has not been seen in public since he was hospitalized June 14 following a fall at his Kentucky home. McConnell's office responded the same day with a written statement from the senator and a medical update from the Office of the…Open
Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said in his letter that the speculation surrounding McConnell's long absence could be "avoided with the minimal amount of transparency."
Gov. Andy Beshear said he sought "proof of [McConnell's] capacity."
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) demanded that Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) verbally address constituents and demonstrate his ability to serve or resign his seat in a blunt letter sent to the senator and his staff. The big picture: It's been more than 40 days since 84-year-old conservative stalwart McConnell has appeared outside of pictures released by his office after being hospitalized. His lengthy absence and past health scares are fueling speculation about his capacity to serve. Driving the news: Beshear said in the letter that it was also being sent to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), whom Beshear urged to investigate McConnell's capacity to serve. - "I understand anyone's desire for privacy, but when you run for office…
Sen. Mitch McConnell's office released a new photo of the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican sitting up in a care facility with his wife, but the congressional physician says he still cannot return to work. The photo, dated July 26 and sent via email by McConnell's staff, shows the senator alongside his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine […] The post McConnell still not cleared to leave rehab facility weeks after fall at home appeared first on American Almanac .
Sen. Mitch McConnell's office released a new photo of the 84-year-old Kentucky Republican sitting up in a care facility with his wife, but the congressional physician says he still cannot return to work. The photo, dated July 26 and sent via email by McConnell's staff, shows the senator alongside his wife, former Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, at the rehabilitation facility where he has been recovering since mid-June. A doctor's statement accompanying the image said McConnell was continuing his recovery from a fall at home in June, Mediaite reported . The Office of the Attending Physician of the United States Congress was more direct. In a statement obtained by MSNBC NOW producer Kyle Griffin, the office said McConnell is "not yet…Open
‘He is not yet medically cleared’