Mejia Takes a Swipe at Kean, McConnell
Mejia cited McConnell’s medical absence while arguing that paid leave should be available to all Americans.
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Published Sep 21, 2026
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At a town hall, Rep. Analilia Mejia defended Medicare for All and paid family leave, criticized Reps. Tom Kean and Sen. Mitch McConnell over their medical absences, and called for a global moratorium on AI. She is also facing Joe Hathaway in a November rematch.
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Analilia Mejia
D · NJ-11
Representative discussing health care, paid family leave, and artificial intelligence at a town hall
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Mitch McConnell
R · KY · SEN
Senator cited by Mejia for taking paid medical leave
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