Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is urging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to provide more information about his health and ability to serve, or resign from the Senate. The call comes amid continued public questions about McConnell’s condition and his capacity to carry out his duties.
McConnell has extended his leave from the Senate and is expected to miss a state picnic, according to related reports. The circumstances have prompted renewed attention to his health status and to how much information should be made available about his ability to continue serving.
Beshear’s demand adds pressure on McConnell to address those questions publicly. The governor has framed the issue around whether McConnell can demonstrate that he remains able to perform his responsibilities as a senator; otherwise, Beshear argues, he should step down.
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