McConnell leaves rehab facility after therapy for concussion

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https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcconnell-fall-concussion-therapy-f7af2c851b96e5fdccb7d2829e869f6a

McConnell leaves rehab facility after therapy for concussion

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Saturday he has been released from the rehabilitation facility where he had physical therapy for a concussion caused by a fall earlier this month.

The 81-year-old Kentucky Republican said in a statement released by his office that he will work from home for the next few days. The Senate is scheduled to be on break for the weeks of April 3 and April 10.

McConnell was at dinner on March 8 after a hotel reception for a campaign committee aligned with him when he tripped and fell. In addition to the concussion, he also had a rib fracture.

He was released from the hospital on March 13 and, upon the advice of his doctor, moved to an inpatient rehabilitation facility for physical therapy and to continue his recovery.

“I’m going to follow the advice of my physical therapists and spend the next few days working for Kentuckians and the Republican Conference from home,” McConnell said in the statement. “I’m in frequent touch with my Senate colleagues and my staff. I look forward to returning in person to the Senate soon.”

[CatWoman]

1. rib fracture?

OUCH!!!!

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2. Falls for 81-year-olds are no fun

With the meager details that have been disclosed, I wonder if McConnell isn't more seriously hurt than is being let on. You know that if this was a Democrat, the vicious speculation would be flowing non-stop from Fox and the usual outlets. Remember Hillary Clinton's minor trip during the 2016 campaign? Suddenly every conservative was an expert on falls, balance, and equilibrium, and speculation was rampant that Clinton was at death's door.

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3. Our tax money at work nt

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4. Statement from MoscowMitch

Link to tweet