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I know people are quick to jump on this as a sign of cognitive impairment, but could this be a form of aphasia resulting from his fall a few months ago?
I just ask because it’s possible it’s a motor issue (knows what he wants to say but can’t physically say it) rather than a cognitive issue (can’t think of something to say).
As much as I’d love for McConnell to GTFO, and certainly support age/term limits in Congress, if it is a motor issue it’d be similar to what Fetterman has dealt with since his stroke (auditory issue vs. cognitive issue).
I don’t know much about Canadian politics, but…
That large of a swing over the course of a month seems like a red flag for the data. Did something happen that would explain the shift?