Senator Mitch McConnell has been out of the public eye for about six weeks. In a letter to McConnell, the governor urged the 84-year-old senator to directly address the people of Kentucky about his ability to serve. Where Beshear lost me was during a CNN appearance, when he challenged Scott Jennings to call McConnell live on air. His doctors continue to emphasize physical therapy and mobility, while his staff insists he’s still conducting Senate business behind the scenes. Second, is there a political calculation behind the limited information about McConnell’s condition?