Mitch McConnell: “Everybody will be properly vetted as they have been in the past. And I'm hopeful that we'll get up to six or seven…”

I'll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period, and I'll continue to engage with my staff and colleagues on important Senate business.

Elaine and I are grateful for the many well wishes and support from friends, colleagues, and Kentuckians, and for the attentive care I've received from excellent doctors, nurses, therapists, and hospital staff.

So I hate that I’ll miss the fun this year, but I’m sending my best wishes to the St. Jerome community for a successful picnic.

But, my, how times have changed. Today, western Kentucky is a conservative Republican sea of red.