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Senator Mitch McConnell’s absence from this year’s Fancy Farm picnic isn’t just a missed event—it’s a quiet chapter in his storied Kentucky political career. After a fall in June, he’s been rehabbing diligently, working through physical therapy to regain strength and prevent future falls, with his polio history still influencing his mobility. Though he’s missed the chance to deliver his signature speech on the first Saturday in August—the day he’d rather be anywhere—he’s sending good vibes to the community. Doctors are monitoring his progress closely, and while he’s not cleared to return to work, he’s making steady progress. At 84 and not seeking reelection, this recovery marks a personal, not political, milestone.

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