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18. If he's really on life support, what do Republicans gain by keeping Mitch's condition secret? I don't see the benefit.
Thu Jul 9, 2026, 11:51 AM
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privacy, hipaa laws Quiet Em 7 hrs ago #1
HIPAA laws?? moose65 6 hrs ago #9
I know, I said privacy too Quiet Em 6 hrs ago #10
They have admitted he is in the hospital. DO what kidnapping experts do: ask for a photograph of him in his bed ... usaf-vet 5 hrs ago #24
If an elected official is permanently unable to perform their duty Orrex 5 hrs ago #26
Meh, McConnell's health is a distraction from the important stuff muriel_volestrangler 6 hrs ago #2
Even More Strange and Odd ahnakneemoose 6 hrs ago #3
My guess is they know everything we know, karynnj 6 hrs ago #5
It's generally a waste of time. Renew Deal 6 hrs ago #4
Why would Republicans do if Mitch was a Democrat? Chasstev365 6 hrs ago #6
Don't know and don't really care what they would do Renew Deal 6 hrs ago #7
Exactly. Wednesdays 6 hrs ago #8
Feinstein recently died in office after a long decline. tritsofme 6 hrs ago #13
Did you mean "weren't"? Totally Tunsie 6 hrs ago #11
really? paulk 6 hrs ago #12
Bookmarking. betsuni 6 hrs ago #14
Probably because Boo1 5 hrs ago #15
WERE demanding? maxsolomon 5 hrs ago #16
Mitch could end the speculation Mz Pip 5 hrs ago #17
If he's really on life support, what do Republicans gain by keeping Mitch's condition secret? I don't see the benefit. sop 5 hrs ago #18
They dont. Wiz Imp 5 hrs ago #22
You're not going to get much out of a staffer. WhiskeyGrinder 5 hrs ago #19
Where's Chuck Schumer? MadMike47 5 hrs ago #20
Where is Chuck Schumer MadMike47 5 hrs ago #21
{sigh} This is so ridiculous. The status quo FAVORS DEMOCRATS not Republicans. Wiz Imp 5 hrs ago #23
Are you a constituent of McConnell? Progressive dog 5 hrs ago #25
It is sad to see Democratic leadership get criticized over something the Republicans are the ones... Ol Janx Spirit 5 hrs ago #27
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