McConnell Faces Scathing Pre-Death Obituary in Largest Home State Newspaper
Summary
A columnist for Kentucky’s largest newspaper wrote a critical "pre-obituary" about Senator Mitch McConnell, reviewing his long career and recent health issues while McConnell remains alive. The columnist criticized McConnell for actions like blocking a Supreme Court nomination in 2016 and supporting another in 2020, which affected public trust in the court.Key Facts
- Mitch McConnell is an 84-year-old senator from Kentucky and the longest-serving senator from the state.
- A columnist named Joseph Gerth wrote a "pre-obituary" critiquing McConnell’s career while he is still alive.
- The column accused McConnell of harming civil rights and enabling President Trump despite privately criticizing him.
- Gerth compared McConnell to former President Richard Nixon, saying McConnell never faced consequences for his actions.
- McConnell blocked President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland in 2016 but helped confirm Amy Coney Barrett just before the 2020 election.
- Public trust in the Supreme Court dropped significantly after Barrett’s confirmation, according to polls.
- McConnell has been absent from the Senate since June due to health issues including falls and pneumonia.
- His office released a hospital photo and health update in July, but concerns about his condition continue.
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