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Only 9% Trust McConnell Will Finish Term After Hospitalization

7/23/2026

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A July 17-20 poll found only 9% of voters confident Senator Mitch McConnell will survive to the end of his 2027 term.
He disappeared 38 days ago after a 911 call reported a heart attack and CPR, and has been at George Washington University Hospital since June 14.
Senate leaders John Thune and John Barrasso said they spoke with McConnell the week of July 6, and Senator Tommy Tuberville urged him to return before the August 8 recess.

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A July 17-20 poll found only 9% of voters confident Senator Mitch McConnell will survive to the end of his 2027 term.
He disappeared 38 days ago after a 911 call reported a heart attack and CPR, and has been at George Washington University Hospital since June 14.
Senate leaders John Thune and John Barrasso said they spoke with McConnell the week of July 6, and Senator Tommy Tuberville urged him to return before the August 8 recess.