The Mitch McConnell Enigma: What's Behind the Senator's Prolonged Absence? The prolonged absence of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been a subject of intrigue for months.
Whispers about his health and fitness to serve have spread rapidly through Washington D. C.
circles, with Fox News contributor Joe Concha recently adding fuel to the fire by calling on McConnell to either return to work or resign if he's unable to fulfill his duties.