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63. That would screw the Republican party & Donald Trump, NOT the country

Mon Jul 13, 2026, 05:06 PM

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Right now, Republicans have only 52 votes in the Senate. It's 99%+ certain that a Republican would win a special election giving them their 53rd vote back immediately following that election. With No special election, Republicans don't get that vote back until January.

Democrats should be hoping there is no special election. McConnell remaining in the Senate but unable to vote is a huge advantage to Democrats.

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Does anyone have proof that the McConnell photo and message are real? [View all] Kablooie Monday OP

They didn't even bother to animate him. Klarkashton Monday #1

Oh, there's animated versions around ready Johonny Monday #11

Just stop. FascismIsDeath Monday #2

stop. they have NO crediility. An easily photoshopped image proves nothing. Blues Heron Monday #8

I'm an IT professional with 25 years of experience. You are in no position to lecture me about photoshopping. FascismIsDeath Monday #16

LOL cool story bro Blues Heron Monday #20

I've used photoshop and I have experience with using AI to generate photos or inpaint things into photos. FascismIsDeath Monday #23

the proof is that there is no video, meeting, phone call or anything OTHER than a crude photo with the newspaper Blues Heron Monday #24

That isn't how proof works. FascismIsDeath Monday #26

its how public opinion is formed and informed.This isn't math class. Blues Heron Monday #28

"Opinion" Renew Deal Monday #40

yes opinion. Mitch owes his constituents an explanation, they cough up a photo. Public opinion says not good enough Blues Heron Monday #43

This assumes that republicans would switch votes over this. Renew Deal Monday #49

I never said they couldn't do more. FascismIsDeath Monday #46

I taught photoshop for 29 years. The image is obviously fake. Check out the details on the newspaper. diane in sf Monday #37

Its not obviously anything. FascismIsDeath Monday #50

Are you suggesting the numerous 20 minute phone calls were real too? dem4decades Monday #9

How many 20 minute phone calls were claimed to have happened? FascismIsDeath Monday #19

Thune said he had a phone call too-- also 20 minutes. viva la Monday #29

So... 2 phone calls is "numerous"? FascismIsDeath Monday #30

Just adding a bit of information there, not claiming anything new. viva la Monday #41

Bull.. Cherrycheeks Monday #38

People have opinions that may not reflect yours MorbidButterflyTat Monday #12

If you think that was a "nasty" comment, then I suggest you re-evaluate what you consider nasty. FascismIsDeath Monday #17

No thanks MorbidButterflyTat Monday #25

Given I have no clue what your gender is, accusing me of mansplaining is also silly. FascismIsDeath Monday #27

Exactly--the poster just asked a question crimycarny Monday #39

Thanks. MorbidButterflyTat Monday #54

What about his face? BlueKota Monday #57

Looks pretty wrinkly to me. FascismIsDeath Monday #60

Not as much as he does in this one BlueKota Monday #61

Or just lighting and angle. FascismIsDeath Monday #62

That's me at any angle crimycarny Monday #71

Yes, definitely airbrushed crimycarny Monday #66

re face wrinkling NJCher Monday #64

Is the photo A/I generated? The Cincinnati Enquirer, /2026/07/10 icnorth Monday #18

They are talking about a completely different photo. FascismIsDeath Monday #21

AI isn't really capable of proving that something is or is not AI synni Monday #34

Gemini is a pretty shitty model for that. There are models trained specifically for that task. FascismIsDeath Monday #58

Silly how... Cherrycheeks Monday #35

It's not AI but it is from 2023. Kablooie Monday #55

The claim that it was from 2023 seems to be Facebook manufactured bullshit. FascismIsDeath Monday #59

Multiple DU members sarisataka Monday #3

This is so silly, all they have to do is let a reporter talk to him in person. He looks up to it based on the photo. Blues Heron Monday #10

Right?? MorbidButterflyTat Monday #14

This message was self-deleted by its author sarisataka Monday #4

If the available evidence that the media found it real EdmondDantes_ Monday #5

What would constitute proof in your mind? MineralMan Monday #6

;-{) "Is Mitch McConnell's hospital photo real or fake? We asked an AI expert" Goonch Monday #7

I'm not sure about the pic but pretty sure the latest video isn't real ;o) ImNotGod Monday #13

If it was a fall, why the 911 CPR call? SheltieLover Monday #15

he fell because his heart stopped? Skittles Monday #33

Good guess SheltieLover Monday #48

or, more likely, his brain Skittles Monday #52

If he were really ok, he would invite a news crew & BIpartisan coworkers to visit. Live. SheltieLover Monday #53

Absolutely, Skittles! SheltieLover Monday #70

Because he couldn't get up. LeftInTX Monday #67

This message was self-deleted by its author LeftInTX Monday #68

This message was self-deleted by its author LeftInTX Monday #69

Hannah Arendt said it best: Fiendish Thingy Monday #22

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT Skittles Monday #32

That is not the meaning of the quote- it's not about the liars, it's about those being lied to Fiendish Thingy Monday #42

I stand by my observation Skittles Monday #44

The governor of Kentucky has until August 3, IIRC Retrograde Monday #31

That would screw the Republican party & Donald Trump, NOT the country Wiz Imp Monday #63

Do you have any proof Manatee Monday #36

I don't believe it was AI, but this man been on his last leg for a long time MerryBlooms Monday #45

The photo is real!!! BluesRunTheGame Monday #47

and garland was doing all he could 3825-87867 Monday #51

Any proof that they are not? Kaleva Monday #56

;-{) THIS Goonch Monday #65