BLUF: Mitch McConnell, age 83, fell today in a Senate office hallway while walking to cast votes. This incident is yet another in a string of public health episodes for him and has renewed scrutiny of the question: when is age or declining health a disqualifier for high office? Key Observations & Implications Pattern of health incidents. McConnell has previously experienced falls, “freeze-ups” during public remarks, and other alarming episodes. Today’s fall reinforces concern