c/politics · by FoxtrotDeltaTango@sh.itjust.works · 49d

Welcome to America, where you’re never quite sure if your senator is dead or not

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/29/mitch-mcconnell-hospitalized

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/50061451

Real senator, or wax figurine?

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pelespirit@sh.itjust.works · 24 pts · 49d

In 2024, for example, a reporter discovered that Kay Granger, a Republican congresswoman from Texas, who hadn’t cast a vote in months, was dealing with “dementia issues” at a senior living facility. Her office hadn’t felt the need to disclose this to the public.

I haven't heard about this one.

darth_grunkus@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 49d

I'm completely sure he's dead. If he were alive, they'd be tripping over themselves getting pictures and video out.

Sludgehammer@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 49d

Wow, that article contains dangerous amounts of snark.

altphoto@lemmy.today · 2 pts · 48d

Shrodinger's America?

JeeBaiChow@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 48d

Aigen