'Mitch is sharp and he is shrewd. He understands what needs to be done,' Sen. Mike Rounds said.
“Mitch is sharp and he is shrewd. He understands what needs to be done,” Sen. Mike Rounds said.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, left, is assisted by Sen. John Barrasso , second from right, and a Capitol Police officer at the Capitol in Washington, on July 26, 2023. | J. Scott Applewhite/AP PhotoSen. Mike Rounds said Sunday that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is “perfectly capable” of continuing his work after freezing for the second time during a press conference last week.
“I spoke with Mitch yesterday afternoon … and he said he was in good shape,” Rounds told host Dana Bash on CNN’s “State of the Union.”, he was warned of possible lightheadedness in the future and to stay aware of it.after being asked about his reelection plans for 2026. An aide said after McConnell’s freeze-up that the senator planned to consult a doctor.The health scares of the 81-year-old, the longest-serving Senate party leader, have“Mitch is sharp and he is shrewd.
“We all understand that he’s good, he’s good for our party and he sees the long road ahead,” Rounds said. “At this stage of the game, I think he’ll continue on.”
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