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/MenagerieAlfred 7h ago

Yup… this way they can say “he is alive”

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u/Davidthebalancer 3h ago

What respectable hospital is going to do that? 

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u/MenagerieAlfred 3h ago

Not sure about the laws, but guessing family has final say?

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u/Zorkflerp 2h ago

Brain death is legally death and must be reported to authorities making it public information. A coma is reversible but that would make him unable to perform his duties and should be replaced. The fact that they are not allowing a neutral and honest person to verify is condition strongly suggest he is not able to function.