Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has taken a dramatic step after Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell (Ky.) was hospitalized last month.
On Wednesday, Beshear issued a letter requesting that McConnell answer questions about his health after weeks of silence.
‘Allowing speculation to continue in the media is not fair to the Senator or to Kentuckians.’
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McConnell has been dealing with health issues and was admitted to a hospital on June 14. His office has released almost no substantive updates, leading to some speculation that his condition may be very grave.
After several of McConnell’s colleagues and acquaintances reported talking to him since Monday, Beshear made a formal request of the Republican leader.
“Over the last several weeks, Kentuckians have grown increasingly concerned about the health and well-being of Sen. McConnell.
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