McConnell Misses Fancy Farm Picnic | Annapolis News

Mitch McConnell, Senate Republican Leader Emeritus, won’t attend Kentucky’s Fancy Farm Picnic this year after a June fall left him still recovering. Under doctor’s orders, he’s undergoing intensive physical therapy at a rehab facility to rebuild strength and prevent future falls — his childhood polio complicating his mobility. Though he’s disappointed to miss the state’s top political event, he’s eager to return to both Senate duties and his home state once cleared by his medical team. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e16675ff364c6e31