DISCLAIMER: This article was first published on November 4, 2026 After nearly four decades in the Senate, Mitch McConnell is preparing to hand over his Kentucky seat to Republican Andy Barr, who defeated Democrat Charles Booker in the election. But McConnell’s final months in office have been far from routine, with health problems keeping him away from Washington for extended periods. His social media account resurfaced on Election Day with a co…
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