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PJMcK

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4. They are liars

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Tue Jul 7, 2026, 06:47 PM

Jul 7

McConnell is probably in a coma, possibly brain dead. His wife’s absence underscores the politics behind the secrecy surrounding his status.

Those Republican senators who claim to have talked with McConnell remind me of this scene from The West Wing. It’s remarkable how that show presaged so many events we’ve experienced.

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Senate Republican leaders say they've spoken to Mitch McConnell as he remains hospitalized [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 7 OP

only repukes Skittles Jul 7 #1

Only repukes have SPOKEN TO him... Doesn't say he answered...or can hear... or speak. mpcamb Jul 8 #31

he's talking about NATIONAL SECUITY! Skittles Jul 8 #32

It's weird that "Trust me, I spoke to him" is the level of reassurance we are given. nt Gore1FL Jul 7 #2

I believe them if they say they spoke to him. Tthe bigger question is - Did he speak back? Marie Marie Jul 7 #10

Sure............ Lovie777 Jul 7 #3

They are liars PJMcK Jul 7 #4

It is rather amusing Akakoji Jul 7 #12

20 minutes? PJMcK Jul 7 #13

I don't believe they actually saw McConnell Akakoji Jul 8 #20

Funny how they all "talked," to him BlueKota Jul 8 #26

Let me know when Adam Schiff was able to have a conversation with Moscow Mitch mdbl Jul 7 #5

Uh-huh, sure Luciferous Jul 7 #6

LIAR Scott Jennings is should be held accountable as well..... BigmanPigman Jul 7 #7

Yeah MW67 Jul 7 #8

Sure, he's recovering... /sarcasm! slightlv Jul 7 #9

Ashcroft? Bush's Attorney General? Sweet Rosie Red Jul 8 #17

Thats the one! slightlv Jul 8 #29

Here's a summary of the wild hospital visit BumRushDaShow Jul 8 #22

But not the Senate minority leader that people might actually believe. Buddyzbuddy Jul 7 #11

Oh, these people say all kinds of things. cab67 Jul 7 #14

Well Republicans Main Plank is 'Lie Lie Lie' dave99 Jul 7 #15

Recovery from what, pray tell? Aussie105 Jul 7 #16

When they say "phone conversation" I'm thinking they're having text conversations with someone Galraedia Jul 8 #18

Seance? Woodycall Jul 8 #19

It get's better. Chao returns! Akakoji Jul 8 #21

It's like their conversations with Gawd rurallib Jul 8 #23

they may have spoken, but sure as shit, turtle didn't respond. nt Javaman Jul 8 #24

Spoken "to" or spoken "with"... Hugin Jul 8 #25

Hmmm... E. Normus Jul 8 #27

"Spoken to" azureblue Jul 8 #28

Audio of the conversation here: Hassin Bin Sober Jul 8 #30

Mitch McConnell proof of life. LetMyPeopleVote Jul 9 #33