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

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Sun Jul 12, 2026, 08:40 PM

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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

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McConnell says he 'won't be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet' [View all] BumRushDaShow 21 hrs ago OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Chasstev365 21 hrs ago #1

He's been MIA for a month and has over 40 staffers C_U_L8R 21 hrs ago #2

Dead people dont vote Johonny 21 hrs ago #3

It was a written statement apparently. So he didn't speak to a reliable source? MLAA 21 hrs ago #4

Nothing says "Give it up already" like freezing, collapsing and a long stint in the hospital at 84 years old. chowder66 20 hrs ago #5

McConnell says, on the advice of his doctors, that he's not yet ready to return to the Senate. LetMyPeopleVote 20 hrs ago #6

Odd that the newspaper story is the only thing out of focus in the picture. generalbetrayus 20 hrs ago #7

I thought his wife had fled to China. PSPS 19 hrs ago #8

As was widely reported, she returned a couple of days ago. onenote 19 hrs ago #9

I was unaware. Thanks. PSPS 18 hrs ago #11

If he were compus mentus Miguelito Loveless 18 hrs ago #10

AI? appleannie1 18 hrs ago #12

She should drink a glass of water while he talks--that's always impressive! C Moon 17 hrs ago #13

Why so we know she's not speaking for him? littlemissmartypants 11 hrs ago #14

He looks to good for that pic to be recent. That had to be another trip to the hospital Bengus81 10 hrs ago #15

why not, he seems fine. Blues Heron 9 hrs ago #16

Few 84 year olds have an urge to 'get back to work' after a medical problem. Aussie105 9 hrs ago #17

Those who have made their jobs "their life", most certainly try to rush back. BumRushDaShow 8 hrs ago #18

They usually rush you out of the hospital ninjanurse 8 hrs ago #19

Yup. BumRushDaShow 8 hrs ago #20

That just breaks my heart Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin 3 hrs ago #21

He's got to at least wait until the undertaker is done with the makeup job. Vinca 1 hr ago #22

imagine that Skittles 1 hr ago #23