Mitch McConnell: “One of my proudest moments was when I looked at Barack Obama in the eye and I said, Mr. President, you will not fill…”

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.

Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home.

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.

When I first attended forty-two years ago, Fancy Farm was a pretty lonely place to be a Republican,” McConnell said. “But, my, how times have changed. Today, western Kentucky is a conservative Republican sea of red. So I hate that I’ll…