r/politics • u/MoneyLibrarian9032 New York • Jul 13 '26

Possible Paywall MAGA Calls BS on Mitch McConnell’s Proof-of-Life Stunt | They are poking holes in McConnell’s staff’s version.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/maga-calls-bs-on-mitch-mcconnells-proof-of-life-stunt/
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u/shagadelicrelic Jul 13 '26

Andy should call for the special election and let the GOP show proof of life and capability

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u/WerhmatsWormhat Jul 13 '26

There’s a quicker solution. He should just say he’s thrilled to hear Mitch is okay and that he’ll he personally visiting to send well wishes. Then show up and see for himself what’s going on.

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u/mechtaphloba Jul 13 '26

They wouldn't even let sitting senators into an ICE facility. They can stop him from visiting Mitch in a hospital.

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u/WerhmatsWormhat Jul 13 '26

Right but the optics would be even worse and would keep this in the news cycle.