New Debate Rages Over Age Limits for Politicians After McConnell’s Latest Freeze

New Debate Rages Over Age Limits for Politicians After McConnell’s Latest Freeze
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
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Days after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) froze for 30 seconds while speaking to reporters after a speech in Covington, Kentucky, voters and political insiders are debating whether there should be age limits in place for anyone seeking political office.
The episode is similar to one Mr. McConnell experienced in the U.S. Capitol last month where he froze while speaking to reporters and has raised questions about the fitness of the 81-year-old to lead the Senate Republican caucus or finish his term in office.
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