Mitch McConnell: “It was a violent insurrection with a purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power after a legitimately…”

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

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.

But I was briefly unconscious and was taken to the hospital.