CNN host Erin Burnett is upping the pressure on Sen. Mitch McConnell to prove that he is capable of serving as a senator for another six months. The two "proof-of-life" photos released by McConnell's office. Office of Mitch McConnellMcConnell’s health mystery dates back to June 14 for what his office claims was a fall followed by a case of pneumonia. “It matters where everybody is... and Sen. Mitch McConnell’s presence matters. Terry Carmack has worked for Mitch McConnell since 2010.