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Yes, Washington Is a Gerontocracy—And It’s Our Fault

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Yes, Washington Is a Gerontocracy—And It’s Our Fault
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up for more than 30 seconds during a public appearance after an event with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in Covington, Ky., on Aug. 30, 2023, in a still image from video. ABC Affiliate WCPO via Reuters
David Harsanyi
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For the second time in recent months, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze in the middle of a press conference, staring off in silence before being saved by an aide. The episode was widely covered by the establishment media—and fairly so, considering his position and power.

David Harsanyi
David Harsanyi
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David Harsanyi is a conservative journalist, syndicated author, and editor. He wrote for the Denver Post for eight years, and edited for The Federalist for more than six years before becoming senior writer at National Review in 2019. Harsanyi authored five books, including “First Freedom: A Ride Through America's Enduring History With the Gun” and “Eurotrash: Why America Must Reject the Failed Ideas of a Dying Continent.”
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