Mitch McConnell appears to freeze when asked about re-election

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., appeared to freeze after he was asked a question about running for re-election. He previously froze up during a press conference with other Republican senators on Capitol Hill in July.


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[dexter_gd]

I'm from KY. This is unacceptable. He should resign.

[TellTheTruth]

Whether you are a democrat or a republican this is totally unacceptable. There should be term limits.

[TheGreenGrower]

My grandpa went through this. He was at home in hospice care though and not a public official trying to make decisions that affect millons of people.

[myTERAexperience]

Dude is clearly not all there, yet we allow him and others in his state of mind to run our country... we need an age cap since we clearly refuse to enact term limits.

[heasven]

This is beyond sad and humiliating. His family should step up and take him out of public service and public view.

[bobikdylan]

Watching from Europe. How on earth is this man still in office? It's painfully obvious that he is seriously unwell.

[Nikki-oegr]

This situation is so messed up. The woman pretending that the question just wasn't asked loud enough is appalling. We all know what we're seeing, and it's not just a case of not hearing a question.

[KenGhis]

I am from a country in Africa and the decomposing great great grandpa want to keep themselves in power forever. I am starting to see the same trend in the US. Whether you are Democrat or republican, this is really seems to be a thing of the past.

[JoshGarris]

HOW ARE THESE PEOPLE STILL “RUNNING” our country!?!?

[clarkvaughan]

My God, this needs to STOP. Feinstein and McConnell are so far gone, they barely recognize each other. Criminally heartbreaking.

[lillianmatthew]

I think both the Left and the Right can agree on term limits.

[hupgt]

She tried to set him aside like in the first time this happened, but Mitchy gripped that podium as tightly as he clings to power. 😆

[boiseguyjoe]

The fact that people who won't be a part of our future get to decide nearly all aspects of it in order to line their own pockets is extremely disheartening.

[thisismetoday]

The arrogance to not resign!!
First destroy the country, now cling onto power with every last breath. These people are just despicable

[Zukiwi]

These older politicians really need to admit when it's time to retire. It's not fair to the voters, no matter what party they belong to.

[bonnie]

I don't care what someone's political beliefs are, this is heartbreaking to see.

[sanchezhandymen]

TERM LIMITS! Why do they stay in offices till they literally can't even think anymore! Term Limits for ALL!

[irishdrums]

This is a great example of someone well beyond their prime in office…and we must accept that many of these senior citizen politicians will not likely live long enough to suffer the consequences of their own legislation. This is completely unacceptable in my opinion.

[bingbong]

Term limits must be imposed on congress and scotus, this is ridiculous

[drafat]

The laws need to be changed and hard limits need to be set for ANY public office.