No evidence indicates McConnell suffered a seizure or stroke, and his allies claim the Senate leader seems like his old self. Moreover, as high-powered as McConnell is, he is not the leader of the free world, nor is he running for a second presidential term. McConnell is a critical player among 100 senators and 535 total legislators. Meanwhile, Biden oversees the entire executive branch. …

The White House knows any spotlight on aging and health is not good politically for them, which is why so much of their spin on the issue falls flat. Meet the Press anchor Chuck Todd confessed on his latest program that “Every McConnell moment is terrible politics for Biden.”