Mitch McConnell has been in the hospital for nearly a month. And the lack of information is raising serious questions.
McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized since June 14 after paramedics found him unconscious and in cardiac arrest at his Washington D.C. home. His staff says he is "continuing to improve." No public appearances. No independent confirmation. Just statements.
Adding to the speculation: his wife flew to China just three days after his apparent cardiac arrest and met with Chinese officials while he remained hospitalized.
Some analysts believe Republicans may be concealing the severity of his condition until August 3, the deadline after which his death or incapacitation would trigger a Kentucky special election rather than a governor's appointment.
Meanwhile, his absence is already causing real political consequences. It has narrowed the Republicans' thin Senate majority and left the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee deadlocked between Democrats and Republicans.
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