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The 84-year-old senator appeared vacant after nearly voting the wrong way, with fellow Republicans having to assist him. Video raised fresh questions about his physical and mental fitness.
The 84-year-old senator appeared vacant after nearly casting a vote the wrong way, with fellow Republicans having to assist and correct him. The video raised immediate questions about whether he should still be voting on major legislation. This wasn't a one-time stumble—it happened during a Senate vote, in public, on record.
McConnell has been Senate Republican leader for years and still holds significant power despite his age. If he's unable to track which way he's voting without assistance, it raises a real question about whether he can meaningfully participate in complex legislative decisions. The party obviously isn't forcing him out, which suggests they're okay with the current arrangement. That's a choice about priorities.
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