Mitch McConnell's absence looms large over annual Kentucky picnic

A church picnic this year drew voters from across the state of Kentucky to eat mutton, play bingo -- and ask questions about Sen. Mitch McConnell's health.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is backing off threats to replace Senator Mitch McConnell, noting that the Republican’s extended absence would hurt his party all the same. Beshear announced Monday that the August 3 deadline to call a special election to replace McConnell had “no legal impact” on the governor’s options

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said he still has options after August 3 if a Senate vacancy arises amid McConnell's absence.

Rand Paul attacked Andy Beshear for missing Fancy Farm. Beshear hit back over Mitch McConnell’s alleged autopen signature on a disaster letter.

Elizabeth Frantz / REUTERS Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence at a major event on the state’s political calendar this weekend took center stage as members of the crowd shouted, “Where’s Mitch?” Kentucky’s Fancy Farm picnic has been taking place since 1880, gathering politicians and the public in the western corne

Kentucky voters ask: Where is Mitch McConnell?  CNN

Senator Mitch McConnell’s ongoing hospitalization meant he missed his final chance to attend the signature western Kentucky event while in office.

The advertisement from The Original Venice Beach Psychic offers a 'chat' with Mitch McConnell and depicts a crystal ball seemingly conjuring the hospitalized senator.