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NBC News: Sen. Mitch McConnell appears to freeze again at a Kentucky event

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The Republican leader was silent for more than 30 seconds after being asked if he will run for re-election. He froze at a news conference in July.

By FRANK THORP V

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze again Wednesday, this time during a gaggle with reporters in Covington, Kentucky, stopping for more than 30 seconds after he was asked if he would run for re-election.

The Kentucky Republican froze in July at a news conference on Capitol Hill, going silent for 19 seconds before being escorted away from the cameras. McConnell, 81, returned shortly afterward and continued his news conference, telling reporters, “I’m fine.”

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