Top Republican Cornered on Crucial Deadline for Missing Mitch

REUTERS/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades Kentucky Rep.

James Comer has revealed when he “expects” Mitch McConnell to make a long-awaited reappearance.

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McConnell, 84, has now been out of the public eye since June 14, but—miraculously—Comer believes that the MIA Republican could make his grand return tomorrow, Sept.

14 , when the Senate reconvenes after summer recess.

According to CNN , Comer said he has spoken with McConnell’s office regularly, despite not having spoken to the man in question throughout his months of absence.

Asked whether McConnell should be expected back for the return of the Senate, Comer responded: “I expect that.

I sure hope so.” The House Oversight chair continued: “I have not talked to Leader McConnell.

I’ve talked to his staff, many of whom are from my district originally.

And they have all said it’s their goal for Senator McConnell to be here when the Senate comes in.” Despite Comer’s assurances that McConnell’s staff were positive about his return “goal,” they didn’t seem as confident when questioned by CNN directly—while Fox pundits have demanded his resignation if he fails to make it .

Asked about a return date, McConnell spokesperson Stephanie Penn told CNN there were “no scheduling announcements at this time.” It would be a dramatic return if McConnell did appear in person for the reconvening of the Senate in Washington on Monday, considering he’s thus far refused to even show his face on camera for a short video despite repeated pleas from GOP allies.

The last statement from McConnell’s office came on Aug.

6, and seemed to suggest that the worst of the senator’s health problems were behind him .

“Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home.