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Hortensis

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10. Wow. He reportedly walked back ion his own a few minutes later

Wed Jul 26, 2023, 02:34 PM

Jul 2023

but still didn't seem like a...take-charge guy.

On the video, he started okay briefly. It seemed like Senator (?) Barrasso had asked him if he wanted to go back to his office and if he had anything else to say and McConnell was "there" enough at that point to seem to indicate no as he stepped back, but then he didn't leave in spite of arms helping him to but just stood with the guys behind.

As for not seeking immediate medical care, maybe they've seen it before and know about it? He's looking very elderly among all those others, not just old.

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Mitch McConnel today [View all] Tomconroy Jul 2023 OP

Wow MN2theMax Jul 2023 #1

His Manchurian Candidate handler forgot to make the 'phone call' peppertree Jul 2023 #69

Oh damn!!! BaronChocula Jul 2023 #104

Puppet masters are pulling too hard on his strings. GreenWave Jul 2023 #2

My first feeling...sadness and empathy. Some people just won't retire, think no job will kill them. Alexander Of Assyria Jul 2023 #109

Putin was advised not to download updates and perform a reboot mid-day. TheBlackAdder Jul 2023 #131

TIA? rsdsharp Jul 2023 #3

Seems likely, doesn't it? Maybe even something more serious? Attilatheblond Jul 2023 #34

Those black hands made me think he is multigraincracker Jul 2023 #86

By end of next week, the vultures and wolves both will be circled, Volaris Jul 2023 #108

Noticed his eyes, too. Had a schoolmate who had "spells" like Mitch's today. She'd be talking or allegorical oracle Jul 2023 #118

It wasn't just his hands. canuckledragger Jul 2023 #138

Jaysus mahina Jul 2023 #140

Why would God wait so long to punish him? Marius25 Jul 2023 #50

Well, I was joking. rsdsharp Jul 2023 #54

I know. I was being a cynical. Marius25 Jul 2023 #55

Hmmmmmmm! malaise Jul 2023 #89

Normal Republican? These days that is an oxymoron. Wonder Why Jul 2023 #116

Don't think so. No facial droop, only minor unsteadiness Warpy Jul 2023 #98

He had quite a grip on the podium Effete Snob Jul 2023 #128

Once he went "out," his hands could no longer be seen Warpy Jul 2023 #130

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Jul 2023 #139

It took his aides 9 seconds to notice something was wrong Warpy Jul 2023 #141

Yikes. mahina Jul 2023 #4

It looks like he forgot what he was there for. Ray Bruns Jul 2023 #25

I had the thought that he looked as though he Backseat Driver Jul 2023 #102

Should have been rushed to hospital EYESORE 9001 Jul 2023 #5

I think that's the Republican healthcare plan. CaptainTruth Jul 2023 #56

The gop always comes first. C Moon Jul 2023 #58

That's what Rebl2 Jul 2023 #72

I'm sure there's a facility there. JohnnyRingo Jul 2023 #95

His face is really sweaty also rurallib Jul 2023 #6

There's vomit on his sweater already, mom's spaghetti. YDogg Jul 2023 #17

Lol, he was about "lose himself" newdayneeded Jul 2023 #136

He looks awful! leftieNanner Jul 2023 #7

He just had a concussion IIRC. liberalla Jul 2023 #30

He did have a concussion leftieNanner Jul 2023 #35

He should have been taken directly to hospital/ER CousinIT Jul 2023 #51

Definitely should be evaluated by a doctor. leftieNanner Jul 2023 #59

Yeah, strokes are like that. Maru Kitteh Jul 2023 #93

John Barrasso (sp?) was right there with him, and he's a physician. nt allegorical oracle Jul 2023 #122

This is no joke. murielm99 Jul 2023 #78

He was in the hospital leftieNanner Jul 2023 #84

Whoa. He's not well. If he's out for a while, too bad. brush Jul 2023 #8

I can't believe they kept him there Effete Snob Jul 2023 #9

Probably not wanting public to find out how unwell he has been? Attilatheblond Jul 2023 #37

They brought him back later Effete Snob Jul 2023 #73

Wow. He reportedly walked back ion his own a few minutes later Hortensis Jul 2023 #10

limping Effete Snob Jul 2023 #77

He should retire. He has done more than enough damage. LoisB Jul 2023 #11

+1 BootinUp Jul 2023 #19

Exactly Lois... democratsruletheday Jul 2023 #82

he is so fucking disgusting Skittles Jul 2023 #143

Exactly. I can't understand people like him. Addicted to power, I guess. LoisB Jul 2023 #147

So, that's what it looks like when a dog catches the car. Hugin Jul 2023 #12

I just remembered that he was treated for a "concussion" leftieNanner Jul 2023 #13

Looked like a seizure to me shelshaw Jul 2023 #14

I was thinking a mini-stroke myself...nt Wounded Bear Jul 2023 #64

That was my thought too. 1WorldHope Jul 2023 #91

Borrow the Trolly NowISeetheLight Jul 2023 #15

I literally laughed out loud at that pic. TurboDem Jul 2023 #39

Mitch should be in the hosptial. sarcasmo Jul 2023 #16

Oh, yeah...... MyOwnPeace Jul 2023 #20

Madame Tussaud moment. Frasier Balzov Jul 2023 #18

His complexion looked waxen enough to qualify for being put on display. nt allegorical oracle Jul 2023 #125

He's not well. Haggard Celine Jul 2023 #21

He should be allowed to retire Renew Deal Jul 2023 #22

ALLOWED? Skittles Jul 2023 #145

About time he shut up... Beachnutt Jul 2023 #23

How does Kentucky replace a Senator? dem4decades Jul 2023 #24

Kentucky has a law that provides that a replacement senator has to be of same party as last senator LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2023 #26

Yeah. That's a very new law that Kentucky Republicans passed leftieNanner Jul 2023 #38

A reminder that in 2021, Kentucky changed the process for appointing a US Senator LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2023 #142

Let's hope there is a newly registered republican..... getagrip_already Jul 2023 #101

"...or not replace MoscowMitch until the next special election." markodochartaigh Jul 2023 #132

You're not going to like it Effete Snob Jul 2023 #129

He looks like he is having a stroke Maraya1969 Jul 2023 #27

I agree. He needs to be in an ER right now. LastDemocratInSC Jul 2023 #99

Way back in the 80's I had a 40 year-old employee do the same while playing golf. sinkingfeeling Jul 2023 #28

Looks like ataxia - possible TIA? Hela Jul 2023 #29

Resign Mother Fucker, resign mercuryblues Jul 2023 #31

Looks like he had a stroke.. you may not like Mitch, but who comes after him may be terrible ashredux Jul 2023 #32

Parkinson's? vanlassie Jul 2023 #33

He just used the word "cooperation" nilram Jul 2023 #36

That word BIPARTISAN leftieNanner Jul 2023 #40

He is obviously ill. Happy Hoosier Jul 2023 #41

His color has been crappy for months. 3catwoman3 Jul 2023 #42

Imagine if he couldn't afford healthcare. twodogsbarking Jul 2023 #43

Another issue that pisses me off! BigmanPigman Jul 2023 #112

I am not a doctor, but ... mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 #44

He's done some horrible things, but as a human being I can't help to feel genuine empathy. Bleacher Creature Jul 2023 #45

He makes it a challenge though. twodogsbarking Jul 2023 #52

That was difficult to watch. crickets Jul 2023 #63

I did NOT 'feel that.' MyOwnPeace Jul 2023 #87

It is a damn shame health (or a sex scandal) is the only thing that might stop their madness NoSheep Jul 2023 #134

I'm just glad he has what he refuses for the rest of us... FREE health care. tenderfoot Jul 2023 #92

It's not free, it's paid for by taxes. raccoon Jul 2023 #133

Free for him tenderfoot Jul 2023 #135

he is DISGUSTING Skittles Jul 2023 #144

from "is mitch mcconnell dead yet?" ... "watch this space" orleans Jul 2023 #46

He looks really bad; they should've taken him to the Office of the Attending Physicial immediately. patphil Jul 2023 #47

He suddenly developed a conscience TlalocW Jul 2023 #48

If only that were so........ MyOwnPeace Jul 2023 #137

Poor ol' Mitch vlyons Jul 2023 #49

That guy is fucked up. n/t Auggie Jul 2023 #53

Long senior moment, or a mini stroke perhaps. GoodRaisin Jul 2023 #57

He supports Ukraine. I wish him well. Tomconroy Jul 2023 #60

Tom, you're a better person than me, though I do agree with your sentiment. EarnestPutz Jul 2023 #80

I've seen that same sort of thing in person Leith Jul 2023 #61

Thank you. I had forgotten what they are called. niyad Jul 2023 #67

Can't he just pull himself up by the bootstraps? NoSheep Jul 2023 #62

Hopefully his days in Congress are over. KS Toronado Jul 2023 #65

I loathe, hate, and despise moscowmitch, but JFC, his staff was horrible to let niyad Jul 2023 #66

It was disturbing to watch... Hugin Jul 2023 #74

Agree Rebl2 Jul 2023 #94

Ischemic stroke? Roy Rolling Jul 2023 #68

This is the duplicitous bastard whose double standards ruined the Supreme Court. Duncan Grant Jul 2023 #70

I agree and will do you one better... harumph Jul 2023 #83

Works for me. Duncan Grant Jul 2023 #97

Mitch fell in that hotel homegirl Jul 2023 #71

His lips are blue again Hekate Jul 2023 #75

Turtle dementia is slower than in humans bucolic_frolic Jul 2023 #76

Hopefully, he pulls through Torchlight Jul 2023 #79

Quite possibly the most intelligent 40 second speech of his political career Major Nikon Jul 2023 #81

Funny that according to republicans Pres. Biden is too old to be Pres. at 80 but Mitch is 81... spanone Jul 2023 #85

Hannity and the rest are always playing clips of Biden progressoid Jul 2023 #110

Looks like a stroke to me. James48 Jul 2023 #88

I agree it looks like a stroke. iemanja Jul 2023 #115

I vote, early dementia. 3Hotdogs Jul 2023 #90

He looked like he spotted someone in the crowd dflprincess Jul 2023 #96

Where will you be when the laxative kicks in? Major Nikon Jul 2023 #100

lol, he shit his shell Celerity Jul 2023 #117

He was spotted doing lines of MiraLax earlier that day Major Nikon Jul 2023 #119

Jeebus lines Celerity Jul 2023 #121

Put him out to pasture BlueIdaho Jul 2023 #103

Term limits 😤😤😤😤😤 seta1950 Jul 2023 #105

No thoughts, no prayers, BaronChocula Jul 2023 #106

Karma is too slow for him BigmanPigman Jul 2023 #107

Whoa. jeffreyi Jul 2023 #111

I wonder if he had a stroke? iemanja Jul 2023 #113

Dammit my spellcasting hit the wrong target lambchopp59 Jul 2023 #114

Tomorrow's news: Minority Leader was removed and 13 Republican Senators, seeking NCjack Jul 2023 #120

i don't like him or his politics but i do hope he gets well...that was just weird. dawn5651 Jul 2023 #123

That man is ill. LittleGirl Jul 2023 #124

This is exactly the reason why we should have term LIMITS. bonniebgood Jul 2023 #126

Because everyone knows it someone is going to have heart attacks for other betsuni Jul 2023 #146

Because I am a compassionate human being, AllyCat Jul 2023 #127