McConnell appeared to freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter during an event on Wednesday weeks after he had a similar episode in Washington . McConnell has consistently sidestepped questions about whether he would run for leader in the next Congress which begins in November . Republican senators and aides told they are doubtful he will try to run for the job again potentially opening up the GOP leadership role for the first time since McConnell took the reins in . McConnell was on the phone with several GOP senators including his potential successors to tell them he was fine . The topic did not come up when the GOP leader later attended a Wednesday fundraiser for Rep. Jim Banks who is running for a Senate seat in Indiana . He engaged with the crowd and acted normally reassuring his donors and allies that he can do the job . McConnells last freezeup occurred right before senators left for a fiveweek August recess . The leader has so far refused to publicly disclose the reason why he froze up for roughly seconds two separate times this summer other than his aides saying he felt lightheaded and that he would consult a physician but McConnells office has not disclosed the doctors diagnosis . The last frozen up occurred in Washington. The last freeze-up occurred just before Senators left for five weeks ago. Some at the time wanted more information about McConnells health questions that are bound to intensify next week when they return to session. Some At the time. Some of the last freeze up occurred right after senators leave for the fiveweekAugust recess. McConnell. McConnells said he had been asked about McConnell’s last froze up. The next freeze-ups occurred right into the . recess. But they have continued to . The next time. The Senate’S health questions are expected to continue to
McConnell seeks to reassure allies after health scares prompt new questions over his leadership position . McConnell
