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Mitch McConnell's hometown paper publishes scathing 'pre-obituary'

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Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was the subject of a scathing "pre-obituary" by his hometown newspaper.

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  1. Newsweek

    McConnell Faces Scathing Pre-Death Obituary in Largest Home State Newspaper (opens Newsweek)

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    A Kentucky columnist has published a "pre-obituary," accusing McConnell of enabling Trump and abandoning civil rights.

  2. HuffPost

    Mitch McConnell's Local Paper Flames Him In Scathing Pre-Obituary (opens HuffPost)

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    HuffPost's feed description

    The “tribute” comes days after McConnell’s office released a statement that raised further questions about his health and well-being.

  3. MyStateline

    Mitch McConnell's hometown paper publishes scathing 'pre-obituary' (opens MyStateline)

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    Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell was the subject of a scathing "pre-obituary" by his hometown newspaper.

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