Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
Kentucky's Democratic governor has publicly called on the state's Republican senator to either demonstrate he is able to do his job or step down from his position.
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National story. 54 articles from 36 sources. Updated Jul 29, 2026.
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11 sourcesKentucky Gov. Beshear Demands McConnell Prove He Can Still Serve — or Resign
Kentucky governor tells Mitch McConnell to prove he can serve or ‘resign’ from Senate
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14 sourcesKentucky governor tells Sen. Mitch McConnell to prove he can continue serving or resign
Kentucky governor calls for Mitch McConnell to disclose health details or resign
Kentucky governor demands that Mitch McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
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11 sourcesKentucky governor asks McConnell to "directly and verbally" prove he's conscious, or resign from the Senate
Kentucky governor demands that Mitch McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
Kentucky Governor Pressures McConnell to Show He Can Serve or Step Down.
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2 developments- Jul 28Kentucky governor demands that McConnell prove he is fit to serve or resign
- Jul 29Kentucky governor says McConnell should disclose health details or resign
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