The Vacant Chair: What's at Stake in Mitch McConnell's Silence Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has been pressing for answers about Mitch McConnell's condition, but the real story lies in the power vacuum that could leave a key Senate seat empty for months.
This is not just a matter of politics; it's also a test of how well our institutions can handle uncertainty.
McConnell's sudden hospitalization on June 14 and the subsequent silence have fueled speculation and conspiracy theories.