McConnell's Return to Capitol Hill Raises Questions About Aging Leaders in Power Mitch McConnell's return to the Senate after a six week absence has sparked a mix of reactions among his colleagues and healthcare advocates.
While his ability to continue serving is a personal matter, his high profile health issues have brought into sharp focus a pressing national question: how do we handle aging leaders in positions of power?
McConnell's hospitalization in June after a fall at home was a stark reminder that even those who seem invincible can be vulnerable.