The Inevitable Question Looming Over Mitch McConnell's Hospitalization The prolonged hospitalization of Senator Mitch McConnell has raised more than just concern about his health – it has sparked a debate about accountability, transparency, and the age old question of when politicians are too old for office.
As the 84 year old Kentucky lawmaker enters his fourth week in the hospital with few details disclosed from his aides, the situation highlights the vulnerabilities of an aging Congress.
McConnell's health scares over the years have been well documented, including a series of health issues that led him to decline seeking an eighth term.