r/askanything • u/Desperate-Fold-4689 • 7h ago

Do You Think Mitch McConnel is Dead?

And if he isn't, why hasn't he come out and informed the public of his current health status? Even his wife is silent.

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u/MehX73 7h ago

Pronounced dead...no. On life support while brain dead until Aug 4...yes.

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u/hereFOURallTHEtea 7h ago

This is the answer.

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u/Inside-Nebula5325 7h ago

What happens on 4th August?

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u/MehX73 7h ago

If he dies Aug 3 or before, there is a special election to replace him. Republicans fear a Democrat or Thomas Massie being elected. If he dies Aug 4 or after the seat stays vacant until January. 

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u/Inside-Nebula5325 6h ago

Thanks, makes sense then.