McConnell’s appearance at the Fancy Farm picnic comes amid recent questions about his health and political future . Late last month he froze midsentence during a press conference in the US Capitol and had to be led away from the podium by his fellow senators and his aides . Speculation about McConnells future has become more common since he suffered a concussion and broken ribs after a fall in March . He was hospitalized and spent several weeks recuperating including some time at an inpatient rehabilitation facility . The Republican leader later returned and answered questions from the press telling s Manu Raju Im fine. In a statement several days after the incident McConnells office said that he plans to continue to serve as Senate minority leader until the end of the . Congress . However they did not say whether he plans . to run for leader again in or for reelection to the Senate in . in July . The picnic is hosted by St. Jerome a Catholic Church in town and boasts the worlds largest oneday barbecue as well as a long history of political speeches . Some young voters are willing to vote for him if he runs in despite their concerns about his . concerns . But some say he has never backed down from a challenge and said he will run for a challenge . I think his time is probably about up. I think that theyve run their course in politics. But I think theyd be good for backing people now. Id vote for them. But if hes the Republican nominee I will vote for the Republican … but if he is a very smart man. I mean hes a very good man. The picnic. I will support him again. I want him to be a very safe man. He said. I like all of his supporters are concerned. If I were a .
Kentucky voters weigh in on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health scare .
