Who is mitch McConnell referring to when he says madam president?

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Leo · Answer

Senators take turns presiding over the Senate.  It sounds like one of the female senators is doing that today.

Lexington · Answer

Blue wave November! A poll shows that only 30 percent of Trump voters would vote for him again

? · Answer

Trump of course, who else?

Anonymous · Answer

The person who leads the senate meetings is addressed as either Mister or Madam President.

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McConnell is suffering from dementia

Anonymous · Answer

The Presiding Officer (President Pro Tempore) of the Senate.  That's actually Mike Pence at the moment. A woman appears to be substituting for him this morning.  Capito?

Jeff S · Answer

Probably Hillary.

ideogenetic · Answer

The President Pro Tempore of the Senate. I think that was Shelley Moore Capito (R) in the chair when he was speaking.

Who is mitch McConnell referring to when he says madam president?

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