Senator Rigor Tortoise mystery gets weird

Saturday, July 11, 2026

Mystery surrounding Senator Mitch McConnell's health is deepening as the US Congress prepares to return from recess next week. McConnell, 84, has not been seen in public since he was admitted to hospital in the Washington area on 14 June. Nearly a month later, the Kentucky Republican's office has released only sparse updates, saying he is "continuing to improve" and remains engaged with Senate business, while refusing to disclose the nature of his illness or explain why he remains hospitalised.

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Details STILL not being released as Republicans hope he lasts long enough to avoid forcing a special election.

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Flat-line.

#1 | Posted by LegallyYourDead at 2026-07-11 11:55 AM | Reply

If I were going to bet, my moneys on life support at this point.

#2 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-11 12:13 PM | Reply

I think we're entering the "weekend at Mitchs" phase.

#3 | Posted by a_monson at 2026-07-11 12:25 PM | Reply

The arrogance and eff-you attitude towards the Constitution and public in general - particularly the people of TN, the state McConnell was elected to represent - although par for the course of an entitled political class, remains breathtaking.

#4 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-11 03:29 PM | Reply

The arrogance and eff-you attitude towards the Constitution and public in general - particularly the people of KY, the state McConnell was elected to represent - although par for the course of an entitled political class, remains breathtaking.

Fixed.

Sorry, it's Blackburn and Hagerty in TN - more winnahs.

#5 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-11 03:33 PM | Reply

Elaine is having the flooring changed and plans on selling the home.

So.. sentimental.

"Sir, he's dead already." - Montgomery "Scotty" Scott

I'm so curious what the cabbage whisperer Scott Jennings will make up next.

#6 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-07-11 08:35 PM | Reply

My current theory is they will expose Mike Lindell and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s My Pillow brain worm delivery weapons system.

This is the manner Nuralink has already infested the Trump administration.

The hallucination is real.

Oh, and McConnell's life is not.

#7 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-07-11 08:44 PM | Reply