Here is a living breathing argument for term limits, right here. Addison Mitchell McConnell has looked better. So has an eggplant left out of the fridge for over two weeks. The poor man is a wreck and this is a form of elder abuse.
A dusty boot sitting on the table would have more to contribute to the Senate than "lights are on, but nobody's home" McConnell.
I don't even like the guy, but this is gross.
Republicans have NO shame.pic.twitter.com/SOHwvkkIwW— BrooklynDad_Defiant!☮️ (@mmpadellan) September 17, 2026
Yes, Dianne Feinstein got old and took a lot of time off as well. While on the one hand it’s admirable to want to die with your boots on, on the other hand it’s quite another thing to think that McConnell is able to represent the interests of his state in this condition.
Furthermore, if McConnell saw another senator in this condition, he would be the first to call it out and demand term limits. I, for one, will be amazed if McConnell makes it until the end of his term. He should resign now and enjoy the amount of time that he has left, rather than playing this charade.
By returning, it’s plausible he thinks he’s protected, because he’s in his version of God’s waiting room.