Gov. Beshear asks McConnell to prove he can serve or resign

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Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear says Sen. Mitch McConnell should share details on his health or resign, an ultimatum that comes as the former Republican leader continues to miss votes more than a month after being hospitalized.

Beshear says he’s received no word from McConnell, despite sending him two letters asking him to explain his ongoing absence from the Senate. McConnell has been away…

Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear says Sen. Mitch McConnell should share details on his health or resign, an ultimatum that comes as the former Republican leader continues to miss votes more than a month after being hospitalized.

Beshear says he’s received no word from McConnell, despite sending him two letters asking him to explain his ongoing absence from the Senate. McConnell has been away…

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