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BREAKING: McConnell cleared to work by Senate doctor following second freeze-up
Washington Times ^ | Aug 31 | Washington Times

Posted on 08/31/2023 1:45:57 PM PDT by RandFan

A day after freezing up at a press conference, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell publicized a letter from the attending physician in Congress that cleared him to continue working.

The note from Dr. Brian P. Monahan, written Thursday, attributed Mr. McConnell’s momentary paralysis to “lightheadedness,” associated with his recovery from a concussion he suffered in a fall five months ago. It also said the episode could also have been caused by dehydration.

“I have consulted with Leader McConnell and conferred with his neurology team,” Dr. Monahan wrote. “After evaluating yesterday’s incident, I have informed Leader McConnell that he is medically clear to continue with his schedule as planned.”

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TOPICS: Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: Kentucky
KEYWORDS: mcconnell; mcconnellhealth
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To: RandFan

In his position “working” involves communicating with people.

When he freezes up and is incapable of communicating he is not working.


21 posted on 08/31/2023 2:05:50 PM PDT by Starboard
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To: RandFan
What?

They said, "..."

Then they were escorted away.

22 posted on 08/31/2023 2:06:52 PM PDT by kinsman redeemer (The real enemy seeks to devour what is good. )
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To: RandFan

Mondo bizzarro!


23 posted on 08/31/2023 2:08:41 PM PDT by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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To: NWFree

“TBIs (traumatic brain injury) can cause a seizure right after the injury happens or even months or years later. Researchers agree that the more severe the TBI, the greater the chance the person may develop epilepsy. Age and other medical conditions may also play a role in whether someone develops epilepsy after a TBI.”

https://www.cdc.gov/epilepsy/communications/features/TBI.htm#:~:text=TBIs%20can%20cause%20a%20seizure,the%20person%20may%20develop%20epilepsy.&text=Age%20and%20other%20medical%20conditions,develops%20epilepsy%20after%20a%20TBI.

It looks like an absence seizure.


24 posted on 08/31/2023 2:08:53 PM PDT by packagingguy
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To: RandFan

When he freezes, is someone supposed to reboot him?


25 posted on 08/31/2023 2:09:39 PM PDT by fwdude (.)
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To: RandFan

I wrote this on another thread — The Turtle might be having seizures. This happened to my husband before he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and the neurosurgeon said it was a seizure. Given The Turtle’s fall and concussion, it is possible. The doctors examining these DC minions are bought and paid for and will say whatever they are told to say. JMHO


26 posted on 08/31/2023 2:17:01 PM PDT by Polyxene (Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice: Psalm 130)
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To: RandFan

Turtle McConnell has become a poster child for why six years is too long a term for a Senator. A four year term is long enough for a lying weasel to remain in office.


27 posted on 08/31/2023 2:19:31 PM PDT by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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To: Dr. Franklin

“Turtle McConnell has become a poster child for why six years is too long a term for a Senator.”

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He froze up when a reporter asked if he was planning to run again. Oh, the irony.


28 posted on 08/31/2023 2:28:10 PM PDT by Starboard
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To: Starboard

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29 posted on 08/31/2023 2:33:36 PM PDT by Peter ODonnell (It's tough non-work but somebody (Congress) has not to do it. )
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To: RandFan

It was probably the same doctor who cleared Fellerman. I read that they think McConnell is having petite mal epileptic episodes following the concussion.


30 posted on 08/31/2023 2:33:41 PM PDT by Eva
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To: Starboard; All

It’s not the length of the term its age and number times the person is returned to office.

Repeal the 17th Amendment!
State legislators couldn’t do worse!

You also might not need term limits. Every state legislator and state grandee would see themselves in that seat, there would’ve plenty of competition for it.


31 posted on 08/31/2023 2:34:30 PM PDT by Reily (!!)
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To: RandFan

That wasn’t lightheadedness or a Fetterman moment he had you could see it on his face he thought he was a goner.


32 posted on 08/31/2023 2:36:44 PM PDT by Vaduz (....)
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To: RandFan

Never heard of a dehydrated turtle! Does that make him a Tortoise?


33 posted on 08/31/2023 2:44:49 PM PDT by parmamenian (and so it goes!)
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To: Peter ODonnell
At least he isn't -

A. lying to us

or

B. trashing PDJT

when he is having his "time out".

34 posted on 08/31/2023 2:48:06 PM PDT by mund1011 (We can ignore reality, but we cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality)
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To: RandFan

Some turtles live for 150-200 years...


35 posted on 08/31/2023 2:52:04 PM PDT by Skybird
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To: Reily; All

“It’s not the length of the term its age and number times the person is returned to office.”

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I understand what you’re saying but consider Fetterman. He’s pretty far gone and is going to be there for five more years. Also consider Feinstein whose fitness to serve has been questionable for a long time but she remains in office not being removable until 2024.

Presidents are elected to a four year term. Governors serve four year terms (except for Vermont and New Hampshire which are two years). Two year terms for House reps.

Perhaps we should re-visit the term lengths of senators. It may not solve the problem but a lot can happen to a person’s health and ability to serve over a period of six years. Just saying.


36 posted on 08/31/2023 2:53:40 PM PDT by Starboard
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To: NWFree

Nah, he has all the clear cut signs of Parkinson’s disease. Masked favors, slow inertia. Looks to me rather like he missed a dose of Sinemet.


37 posted on 08/31/2023 2:55:28 PM PDT by gas_dr (Conditions of Socratic debate: Intelligence, Candor, and Good Will)
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To: gas_dr

Sorry… masked facies. Freaking autocorrect


38 posted on 08/31/2023 2:57:31 PM PDT by gas_dr (Conditions of Socratic debate: Intelligence, Candor, and Good Will)
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To: NWFree; Dr.Deth; Dr. Franklin
Frankly, so far the award for Best McConnell Nickname goes to Dr.Deth, for GLITCH MCCONNELL.
39 posted on 08/31/2023 3:05:21 PM PDT by DoodleBob (Gravity's waiting period is about 9.8 m/s²)
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To: FLNittany

where we HAVE no representation, and we are being told what is what - regardless of what transpires in front of our own eyes.


Nailed it.


40 posted on 08/31/2023 3:09:00 PM PDT by MarMema (Eat your bananas, enjoy the decline)
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