India, July 8 -- An MS NOW host expressed surprise at the recent developments concerning Mitch McConnell. Joe Scarborough seemed perplexed by the remarks made by Republican lawmakers, who claimed they had a 20-minute phone conversation with the 84-year-old senator from Kentucky, who was admitted to the hospital after being discovered unconscious in his residence on June 14.

McConnell's team has offered minimal updates about his health over the past three weeks, mostly reverting to a statement from July 2 that said that McConnell is thankful for the significant support he is receiving during his recovery in the hospital. "The Senator continues to improve, and is working closely with his staff on Kentucky and Senate matters while the Senat...