Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

LetMyPeopleVote

(184,805 posts)

6. McConnell says, on the advice of his doctors, that he's not yet ready to return to the Senate.

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Sun Jul 12, 2026, 08:40 PM

11 hrs ago

McConnell says, on the advice of his doctors, that he's not yet ready to return to the Senate.
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1.bsky.social) 2026-07-12T21:45:10.674Z

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

2 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

BumRushDaShow BlueMTexpat

16 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

McConnell says he 'won't be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet' [View all] BumRushDaShow 12 hrs ago OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chasstev365 12 hrs ago #1

He's been MIA for a month and has over 40 staffers C_U_L8R 12 hrs ago #2

Dead people dont vote Johonny 11 hrs ago #3

It was a written statement apparently. So he didn't speak to a reliable source? MLAA 11 hrs ago #4

Nothing says "Give it up already" like freezing, collapsing and a long stint in the hospital at 84 years old. chowder66 11 hrs ago #5

McConnell says, on the advice of his doctors, that he's not yet ready to return to the Senate. LetMyPeopleVote 11 hrs ago #6

Odd that the newspaper story is the only thing out of focus in the picture. generalbetrayus 11 hrs ago #7

I thought his wife had fled to China. PSPS 10 hrs ago #8

As was widely reported, she returned a couple of days ago. onenote 9 hrs ago #9

I was unaware. Thanks. PSPS 9 hrs ago #11

If he were compus mentus Miguelito Loveless 9 hrs ago #10

AI? appleannie1 8 hrs ago #12

She should drink a glass of water while he talks--that's always impressive! C Moon 7 hrs ago #13

Why so we know she's not speaking for him? littlemissmartypants 2 hrs ago #14

He looks to good for that pic to be recent. That had to be another trip to the hospital Bengus81 1 hr ago #15

why not, he seems fine. Blues Heron 23 min ago #16