Beshear demands McConnell publicly prove health or resign

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear bluntly urges Sen. Mitch McConnell to publicly address his health and ability to serve, or resign, following McConnell’s long absence and hospital stay. Beshear sent a new letter demanding transparency and even copies to Senate leaders Thune and others as he questions whether McConnell can continue to fulfill his duties; the piece also covers Kentucky’s vacancy rules and constitutional questions about how a replacement would be filled. McConnell says he’s in rehab and not yet medically cleared to return.