The Zombie Senator: A Glimpse into Our Age of Anxiety The internet was abuzz this week as a video surfaced of Mitch McConnell, the 84 year old Kentucky Republican, returning to the Senate after months of absence.
The footage showed the senator in a car, his mouth agape, sparking widespread concern about his ability to serve.
McConnell's long recovery from a fall and pneumonia has been well documented, with many questioning whether he should continue to hold office.