[Viennacon]

I think you’re exactly right. If you look at his bungling few appearances, it appears his age has caught up with him.

[tennmountainman]

Check this out. Article says Cochran was being interviewed by a reporter
and after 30 minutes Cochran could not remember the reporters name.
AND, Cochran extended his hand for a handshake and re-introduced
himself again.

http://www.businessinsider.in/Mississippi-Senator-Allegedly-Has-Embarrassing-Memory-Lapse-On-The-Campaign-Trail/articleshow/36069290.cms