Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell struck up a friendship during their nearly quarter-century in the Senate together. Now in their 80s, the Democratic president and the Senate GOP leader appear to be giving political cover to each other as they fend off questions about their advanced age and health issues.

Notably, McConnell, R-Ky., 81, hasnā€™t joined Donald Trump, 77, and other Republicans who have attacked Bidenā€™s age, health and mental acuity as he seeks re-election.

And after McConnellā€™s second freeze-up last week, Biden was one of the first to call McConnell, telling reporters that his ā€œfriendā€ sounded like ā€œhis old selfā€ and that such episodes are a ā€œpart of his recoveryā€ from a fall and a concussion this year.

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    I have the same occasional issue with forgetting words after a TBI, and have worked with people in recover who have it much worse than I. Itā€™s an interesting outcome when simple words just cannot be recalled. To fabricate an example; I know what this object is, a tool for writing, itā€™s in my hand, it has ink, but what the hell is it called. (a pen) - it can be for the most mundane and common words.

    However; I donā€™t go slackjaw and become completely nonresponsive for 10-20 seconds. This guy needs to be in medical care.

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      Youā€™re right, itā€™s never as long as this. I am young, though so I donā€™t know how it would show in an ancient man hahaha.

      I donā€™t see the appeal in insisting everything is fine. I would rather see my leaders saying ā€œhey, I donā€™t feel good so Iā€™m going to take some time to get healthyā€.

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        The hubris of man

        I appreciated that about Fetterman. I feel as though he presented his injury as something humans go through. He will continue his job, at times with assistance, and do the best he is able. He didnā€™t need to step down and he is not incapable of doing his job, but he has a flaw and is honest of it.