A 73-year-old Republican senator is coming to Mitch McConnell’s defense as many demand transparency about his health mystery. “Mitch was the longest-serving leader in Senate history,” Collins told The New York Times. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, for daring to ask McConnell to prove to his constituents that he is physically able to serve as their senator. He similarly told McConnell to “provide proof of your capacity to serve, or resign.” Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno, of neighboring Ohio, called Beshear “a disgraceful, attention-seeking w---e.”Collins also singled out Beshear, accusing him of playing politics with McConnell’s health.