Sen. Mitch McConnell's absence sparks political showdown

Sen. Mitch McConnell's absence sparks political showdown  USA Today

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.

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

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.

Senator Mitch McConnell has yet to show his face in the halls of Congress, and the deadline for Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear to call a special election is fast approaching. The 84-year-old Republican senator has not made a public appearance in weeks, ever since he was rushed to the hospital after being found unconsci