The Brief Kentucky’s governor sent a letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell this week, calling for the senator to prove he’s able to serve following his long hospital stay. Andy Beshear is calling on Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell to either prove he’s able to fulfill his duties after a long hospital stay or resign from office. Beshear to McConnell: Prove you’re fit to serveWhat they're saying:"I am calling on you to directly and verbally address the people of Kentucky and provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign," Beshear wrote to McConnell. Andy Beshear greets Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, and his wife, former U.S. secretary of labor and transportation Elaine Chao, at the annual St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic in Fancy Farm, Kentucky, on Aug. 5, 2023. RELATED: Senator Mitch McConnell breaks silence: 'Mild pneumonia' developed after fall"Even in the public eye, I feel that same instinct — I can’t help it," he said.