The Return of Mitch McConnell: A Cautionary Tale of Age and Power The reappearance of Mitch McConnell on Capitol Hill has sparked renewed debates about his fitness to serve in Congress.
However, the real issue at hand is not his health – it's our society's discomfort with aging politicians.
As the 84 year old Kentucky Republican returned to the Senate after a three month absence, he did so in a wheelchair, surrounded by reporters who seemed more concerned with his physical state than the pressing issues of the day.