Senate Republican Mitch McConnell has been out of sight for three weeks after a heart attack, and the lack of answers about his condition is a bad sign for anyone expecting honesty from Washington.

• McConnell, 84, had a heart attack at home on June 14 and got CPR after paramedics found him unresponsive.
• His office only says he is "recovering" and working on Senate business, but gives no real update on his condition.
• His wife, Elaine Chao, flew to China to meet top Communist Party officials just days after he was hospitalized.
• There is no proof he has regained consciousness, echoing the Dianne Feinstein saga of a senator staying in office while clearly unwell.
• If he dies or steps down, Kentucky law forces a special election, which could open a path for Thomas Massie.

Outlook: Expect continued silence about his health, with pressure building over term limits and who fills a possible Kentucky Senate vacancy.