Another twist in the McConnell story

[dflprincess]

I just stumbled on this today & can't find that it's been mentioned on DU yet. I also can't find that any MSM outlets have mentioned it

https://www.thedailybeast.com/mitch-mcconnells-wifes-foreign-travel-after-cpr-drama-revealed/

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s wife reportedly traveled to China just three days after he received CPR following an apparent heart attack.

Elaine Chao, 73, who has been married to the 84-year-old Republican lawmaker since 1993 and formerly served as transportation secretary in the first Trump administration, traveled to Beijing and met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng just days after McConnell’s hospitalization.

Photos circulating in Chinese media show Chao sitting across from Zheng on June 17, reportedly discussing efforts to strengthen China–U.S. relations.

The timing of the visit adds further questions to a growing list McConnell’s aides have declined to answer since an EMS call made public this week revealed he had been hospitalized after suffering a heart attack on June 14, with an emergency dispatch sent to his Washington, D.C., residence.

I can't imagine why anyone would leave the country with their spouse apparently this ill. Curiouser and curiouser.

[-misanthroptimist]

1. Trying to buy him a new heart?

Dunno.

[Ilsa]

17. That was my assumption. I wouldn't have

left my sick spouse for anything less.

[-misanthroptimist]

19. I agree.

Certainly, Chao and McConnell can hire someone to that for him.

[LisaL]

25. At his age seems doubtful anyone

would attempt heart transplant on him.

[paleotn]

28. Normally, but cash sometimes overrules good sense.

[RockRaven]

2. Handler/beard needs new instructions for new circumstances.

Probably hoping like crazy the assignment is over.

[shelshaw]

3. Her job is done

[hamsterjill]

4. Yeah, she went to collect.

n/t

[usonian]

5. Axe You Puncture?

[Haggard Celine]

6. Whoever writes the story of that relationship

stands to make a mint. And there is room for several versions of it.

[BlueSpot]

7. Did she come back? n/t

[Dulcinea]

8. Why it's so hot:

The gates of hell are open & awaiting Mitch McConnell's arrival.

[dave99]

9. As if she cares for the creep

[calimary]

10. The LAST thing I would think of doing if my husband had a heart attack

would be to head off on some big foreign junket.

Unless she has some sort of “inside insight” that he’s about to move THROUGH Death’s Door. But, shit, come on! Not even then.

If she’s important enough to go on an overseas junket, she’s important enough to ask for a postponement. Or could they come see her, so she can stay close to her ailing husband?

Seriously. And gestures count. Gestures have their own language, when it comes to making a difference.

[MerryBlooms]

11. Yeah, not believing tabloid headline

Nope

[harumph]

12. If this is true, then she is the handler some of us thought she was.

What other explanation makes sense? Seriously.
Pathetic.

[rampartd]

16. alt explanation - organs are for sale in china

mcconell may need a heart or kiney.

[harumph]

20. If he were 64 or even 74 (stretching it) that might be a possibility.

But it's not just an organ or two that's failing. You'd need that green goo from "Reanimator" at this point.

[Blumancru]

21. It's China. That green shit is probably for sale too.

[rampartd]

22. hell, this freak might just want some chinese folk testosterone

rhino horn or pangolin ?????

[D00ver66]

13. His

Usefulness is wearing out. Time to go home.

[xuplate]

14. She is probably afraid of being arrested once he is dead.

[AverageOldGuy]

15. ". . . after he received CPR following an apparent heart attack."

CPR is not performed because of a heart attack. CPR is started only when no heartbeat is detected -- that is, cardiac arrest. If McConnell went into cardiac arrest, first people on the scene would start CPR. Manual CPR would then be replaced by mechanical CPR using a Lucas device. If an AED is available, it should have been used in conjunction with manual CPR, following the instructions from the AED.

I know this is speculative, but -- if McConnell did undergo CPR, he likely suffered cardiac arrest -- his heart stopped. Outside the hospital, erven with manual and/or automated CPR and an AED, only about 10% of cardiac arrest cases survive and they often suffer permanent disabilities. One of my cousins was lab director at a major southeastern medical system, also volunteered coaching a girls' soccer team. They had a soccer tourney one Saturday; EMS was present. At the end of the day, as he and girls were headed to the parking lot, he collapsed. EMS was on him within two minutes, cardiac arrest, hit him with the AED, restarted his heart. He was out for 4-5 minutes. He recovered but is like a stroke victim --walks only with assistance; feeds himself with a little help; slowly processes conversation, speech is very slurred.

It may be -- and a stress MY BE -- that McConnell did suffer cardiac arrest and was revived. If so, he likely will be in the same or worse condition as my cousin.

[MLAA]

18. I'm very sorry to hear about your cousin and sending him healing vibes.

[LisaL]

26. Exactly.

CPR is not done if the heart is beating.

[paleotn]

29. Fabrications to capture eye balls probably.

Usual click bait.

[PCIntern]

24. Her father's business interests far outweigh Mitch's....

I don’t know what to call them….needs?

When I was young, and the phrase had a different meaning than exists today, we had a saying: Some marriages are made in heaven, others are Made in Japan.

And yes, I know she’s not Japanese…🙄

[flvegan]

27. She had to go answer for the missed hit on Mitch.

They don't take kindly to failure and the GOP and its handlers can't afford the possibility of the 84 year old suddenly discovering that he has a shred of humanity in him (wanting to get into Heaven, in his case) and living long enough to do something with it.

[citizen blues]

31. Suggested Reason for Elaine Chao Leaving

This seemed really weird to me too. This may sound cynical, paranoid, and I'm probably waaaay off base, but the only reason I can think of for her to leave is if she's actually been working for China all along.

With the timing of the Senator's health crisis and the immediate talks with Zheng, it almost feels more like a recall than a visit. Was she initially a honeypot to get close to the Senator? Then he became Senate leader, and she was brought into the cabinet! Fucking gold mine of information and greater access to it than China have ever dreamed of!

It just makes me wonder if her meetings with Zheng are less about US-China trade and more about her being debriefed. She left June 17th. Has anyone heard about her returning?