The Silent Strategist: Mitch McConnell's Enduring Legacy Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's absence from the annual Fancy Farm picnic in Kentucky was notable, given his 30 previous attendances.
However, his conspicuous absence couldn't overshadow the enduring legacy of McConnellism that hangs over America.
McConnell's recent hospitalization and recovery have led to speculation about his health and capacity for public service.