The Shadow Politics of Mitch McConnell's Health The hospitalization of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has sparked intense speculation about his health and the potential for Thomas Massie to replace him in the Senate.
While McConnell's office maintains that he is recovering well, whispers among right wing figures suggest that Massie could fill the seat if McConnell were to resign early. At first glance, this seems like a long shot.
Massie lost his primary election in May and would only serve out the remainder of McConnell's term before being replaced by the winner of the November general election.