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(3,814 posts) Thu Mar 9, 2023, 12:21 AM Mar 2023

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized after falling [View all]

Source: nbc news

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., was hospitalized after tripping and falling at a hotel, a spokesperson said Wednesday.

“This evening, Leader McConnell tripped at a local hotel during a private dinner. He has been admitted to the hospital where he is receiving treatment,” McConnell spokesman David Popp said in a statement.

Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/senate-minority-leader-mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized-falling-rcna74097

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell hospitalized after falling [View all] moonshinegnomie Mar 2023 OP

Oh no! RockRaven Mar 2023 #1

Not gonna say it not gonna say it... (nt) ret5hd Mar 2023 #2

Don't Ya Do It nt SoCalDavidS Mar 2023 #12

To misquote a wittier person Auggy74 Mar 2023 #17

Damn! Who said that? calimary Mar 2023 #30

i googled and found this orleans Mar 2023 #33

10 or a few years more isn't that long of a period of time, I always wondered, if perhaps msfiddlestix Mar 2023 #45

i thought it was mark twain orleans Mar 2023 #50

Clarence Darrow, according to Snopes. BadgerMom Mar 2023 #34

I'll say it. Demobrat Mar 2023 #28

Maybe send Trump buckets? Perhaps he might kick one... MayReasonRule Mar 2023 #40

He is quite elderly, and also in poor health. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2023 #3

You just said exactly what I was thinking. Thank you, CaliforniaPeggy! IndianaDave Mar 2023 #6

My empathy cup ran dry long ago for Mitch. cstanleytech Mar 2023 #9

same here gopiscrap Mar 2023 #18

Same here. Empathy is a precious emotion. Polly Hennessey Mar 2023 #23

I feel the same. He'll meet his maker when it's his time. CentralMass Mar 2023 #14

My ho's time is after the kids are in bed... rubbersole Mar 2023 #15

I do this on my phone and quite frankly suck at it. CentralMass Mar 2023 #19

I hope we don't share the same ex. rubbersole Mar 2023 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author CentralMass Mar 2023 #20

I agree, CalforniaPeggy. ShazzieB Mar 2023 #22

I don't want to see him hurt, either. murielm99 Mar 2023 #29

I'm with you, my dear Peggy MissMillie Mar 2023 #43

I agree, Peggy Jilly_in_VA Mar 2023 #51

Born: February 20, 1942 (age 81 years), elleng Mar 2023 #53

probably got stuck on his back mike_c Mar 2023 #4

Hey-oh! LuvLoogie Mar 2023 #7

Lololol nini Mar 2023 #16

... Rhiannon12866 Mar 2023 #36

No spine so he couldn't get up. machoneman Mar 2023 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author machoneman Mar 2023 #49

Thoughts and prayers SledDriver Mar 2023 #5

I offer him the same thoughts and prayers he offered Ruth Bader Ginsburg. cstanleytech Mar 2023 #8

He was like a vulture, circling and waiting.... Blue Owl Mar 2023 #10

Oh, I can muster some up just as soon as I blow pixie dust out of my ass. cstanleytech Mar 2023 #13

May he receive everything he deserves. niyad Mar 2023 #11

I clicked on this post specifically to see if you would post this. Aristus Mar 2023 #47

One would not wish to disappoint. niyad Mar 2023 #55

You never do. Aristus Mar 2023 #56

I'll pray for you, Mitch! Sky Jewels Mar 2023 #21

Oh no! PSPS Mar 2023 #25

Too bad he didn't land on his back. johnp3907 Mar 2023 #26

He pissed off Traildogbob Mar 2023 #27

That's what I was thinking SouthernDem4ever Mar 2023 #44

I don't wish death or harm on anyone BUT TXPaganBanker Mar 2023 #31

He was a key player in trashing the Supreme Court and other forms of corruption too diane in sf Mar 2023 #32

Lucky it wasn't from a 6th floor window /nt dickthegrouch Mar 2023 #35

Gosh, I hope the injuries aren't minor! tishaLA Mar 2023 #37

this happens after he talks about mccarthy turning over all the 1/6 video to tucker? orleans Mar 2023 #38

A lot happening to Senators. Raven123 Mar 2023 #39

Tripping at his age? Maybe it was the brown acid - it would explain a lot Blues Heron Mar 2023 #41

Hmmm.... llmart Mar 2023 #42

Good thing he wasn't near a window Marthe48 Mar 2023 #46

Weird there is no update on his condition today womanofthehills Mar 2023 #52

At least he didn't drink any tea Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Mar 2023 #54

Sending him the same vibes he'd most likely send to me. AngryOldDem Mar 2023 #57