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'Shameful': Republicans quickly come to Trump's defense after his conviction
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell issued a brief statement on X on former President Trump's conviction which says that the charges shouldn't have been brought against him. "These charges never should have been brought in the first place," McConnell said in the post. "I expect the conviction to be overturned on appeal.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell issued a brief statement on X on former President Trump's conviction which says that the charges shouldn't have been brought against him. "These charges never should have been brought in the first place," McConnell said in the post. "I expect the conviction to be overturned on appeal.
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Trump’s violent talk shows signs of taking over Congress
Last year, he said Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) had a “death wish” because he voted for bipartisan legislation, asserting without evidence that the lawmaker supported the bills “because he hates Donald J. Trump, and he knows I am opposed to them.”
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Last year, he said Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) had a “death wish” because he voted for bipartisan legislation, asserting without evidence that the lawmaker supported the bills “because he hates Donald J. Trump, and he knows I am opposed to them.”
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May 1, 2023: Reuters: US may default on June 1 without debt ceiling hike; Biden, McCarthy to meet
Biden also extended invitations to House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican leader Mitch McConnell. McConnell, whose fall in March sidelined him for weeks, said he and Biden had a "good conversation" today, adding: "I'm sure we'll be speaking again."
Biden also extended invitations to House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican leader Mitch McConnell. McConnell, whose fall in March sidelined him for weeks, said he and Biden had a "good conversation" today, adding: "I'm sure we'll be speaking again."
Feb 7, 2023: Yahoo: A look at some of the symbols worn by members of Congress at the SOTU
Many lawmakers sported Ukrainian flag pendants or blue and yellow ribbons – showing support for the country that has been battling Russian attacks for nearly a year. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky wore a blue and yellow striped tie.
Many lawmakers sported Ukrainian flag pendants or blue and yellow ribbons – showing support for the country that has been battling Russian attacks for nearly a year. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky wore a blue and yellow striped tie.
February 20, 1942: Addison Mitchell McConnell III was born in Sheffield, Alabama.
August 28, 1963: McConnell was at the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in DC when Martin Luther King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech.
July 9, 1967; McConnell became a member of the United States Army.
August 15, 1967: McConnell left the US Army per a medical separation. Shortly after his arrival, he was diagnosed with optic neuritis and was deemed medically unfit for military service.
August 15, 1967: McConnell left the US Army per a medical separation. Shortly after his arrival, he was diagnosed with optic neuritis and was deemed medically unfit for military service.
February 1, 1975: McConnell became United States Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legislative Affairs
December 1, 1977: McConnell became Judge/Executive of Jefferson County, Kentucky.
Jan 3, 1985: McConnell is sworn in as a United States Senator from Kentucky.
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February 12, 1999: McConnell was one of fifty senators to vote to convict and remove Bill Clinton from office.
January 20, 2001: McConnell became Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee.
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January 3, 2003: McConnell became Senate Majority Whip.
Nov 17, 2004: McConnell was unanimously re-elected as Majority Whip.
January 3, 2007: McConnell became Leader of the Senate Republican Conference.
July 17, 2009: McConnell announced that he would vote against Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation for Associate Justice.
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July 22, 2011: McConnel's Last Chance Option
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Feb 14, 2014: Washington Post: John Cornyn, Mitch McConnell, a cartoon turtle and a talking dog — all in 1 ad!
Some within the Tea Party are furious over the decision by Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to help shepherd the passage of the debt ceiling increase earlier this week. Both McConnell and Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn (R-Tx.) have come under fire -- with national conservative groups slamming McConnell and one of Cornyn's primary challengers, Rep. Steve Stockman, sending a colorful tweet criticizing the incumbent Thursday night.
Some within the Tea Party are furious over the decision by Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to help shepherd the passage of the debt ceiling increase earlier this week. Both McConnell and Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn (R-Tx.) have come under fire -- with national conservative groups slamming McConnell and one of Cornyn's primary challengers, Rep. Steve Stockman, sending a colorful tweet criticizing the incumbent Thursday night.
Feb 15, 2014: CNN: Mitch McConnell on allowing debt-ceiling vote: "I had to do what's best for the country"
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, on Friday defended his decision back home in Kentucky to join Democrats in a vote to clear a filibuster hurdle that allowed a vote to raise the debt ceiling.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, on Friday defended his decision back home in Kentucky to join Democrats in a vote to clear a filibuster hurdle that allowed a vote to raise the debt ceiling.
Feb 17, 2014: CBS News: Paul, McConnell help announce new hemp projects in Kentucky
Kentucky’s Republican senators Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, were responsible for the language, which paved the way for their state’s agriculture department to announce Monday that it planned five pilot projects to grow the crop throughout the state. They appeared with stateAgriculture Commissioner James Comer to announce five pilot projects today, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Kentucky’s Republican senators Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell, the Senate minority leader, were responsible for the language, which paved the way for their state’s agriculture department to announce Monday that it planned five pilot projects to grow the crop throughout the state. They appeared with stateAgriculture Commissioner James Comer to announce five pilot projects today, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Feb 20, 2014: Daily Caller: Cruz dodges question about supporting McConnell for leader
Sen. Ted Cruz declined to say whether he would support Senate Minority Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader in 2014.
Sen. Ted Cruz declined to say whether he would support Senate Minority Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader in 2014.
Mar 6, 2014: New York Daily News: Mitch McConnell takes the stage at CPAC with a rifle, the NRA Lifetime Achievement Award, for Sen. Tom Coburn
The Senate minority leader took the stage Thursday at the conservative gathering in Maryland with the weapon held high. Turns out, it was a parting gift for Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.).
The Senate minority leader took the stage Thursday at the conservative gathering in Maryland with the weapon held high. Turns out, it was a parting gift for Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.).
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Mar 17, 2014: Huffington Post: Rick Perry Endorses Mitch McConnell, Calls For Senate Takeover
Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) endorsed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for re-election during a Lincoln-Reagan dinner event in Murray, Ky. on Saturday. 
Mar 18, 2014: Texas Gov. Rick Perry endorsed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for re-election. Perry applauded McConnell’s “courage to stand up for conservative principles, even when it means standing up to the leader of the free world,” according to a McConnell press release.
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New Yorker Magazine April 14 2014
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Apr 16, 2014: Political Gates: When Will Alison Grimes Declare 'Game On!' Against Mitch McConnell?
While the University of Virginia professor and director of its Center for Politics Larry Sabato dismisses the Kentucky senate race as hardly one worth watching -- he believes there's no way McConnell can lose -- there are plenty of others who disagree.
While the University of Virginia professor and director of its Center for Politics Larry Sabato dismisses the Kentucky senate race as hardly one worth watching -- he believes there's no way McConnell can lose -- there are plenty of others who disagree.
Apr 24, 2014: Huffington Post: Alison Lundergan Grimes Hits Mitch McConnell For Saying It's 'Not My Job' To Create Local Jobs
A small item in a local newspaper is at the center of the most recent dust-up between Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and his likely general election opponent, Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes (D).
A small item in a local newspaper is at the center of the most recent dust-up between Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and his likely general election opponent, Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes (D).
Apr 25, 2014: ABC News: McConnell’s Tea Party Challenger Caught Attending a Cockfighting Rally
The Tea Party candidate challenging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to a primary challenge insisted today that he does not support cockfighting despite being caught on an undercover video addressing a rally that was supporting the legalization of the bird fights.
The Tea Party candidate challenging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to a primary challenge insisted today that he does not support cockfighting despite being caught on an undercover video addressing a rally that was supporting the legalization of the bird fights.
May 20, 2014: Townhall: McConnell Defeats Bevin to Win Kentucky GOP Senate Nomination
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been announced as the winner of the GOP nomination for Senate in Kentucky, beating tea party-aligned businessman Matt Bevin. Bevin and others had accused McConnell of being insufficiently conservative.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been announced as the winner of the GOP nomination for Senate in Kentucky, beating tea party-aligned businessman Matt Bevin. Bevin and others had accused McConnell of being insufficiently conservative.
June 6, 2014: Washington Examiner: Mitch McConnell just took sides in this Republican primary
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is taking sides in the Mississippi Senate primary run-off, continuing to actively help raise money for Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., against his Tea Party challenger, Chris McDaniel.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is taking sides in the Mississippi Senate primary run-off, continuing to actively help raise money for Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., against his Tea Party challenger, Chris McDaniel.
Sept 12, 2014: MSNBC: Utah poised to joined Medicaid-expansion states
Even Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), whose hatred for the Affordable Care Act knows no bounds, recently conceded that Medicaid expansion is almost certain to remain in place indefinitely.
Even Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), whose hatred for the Affordable Care Act knows no bounds, recently conceded that Medicaid expansion is almost certain to remain in place indefinitely.
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Sept 24, 2014: AFL-CIO: 11 Reasons Why Mitch McConnell is One of the Worst Candidates for Working Families in the 2014 Elections
It's an election year and we are quickly approaching the time when working families will have the opportunity to go to the polls and vote against a whole host of extreme candidates who support policies that limit rights, make it even harder to afford a middle-class life and pad the pockets of their corporate buddies. One of the "Worst Candidates for Working Families in the 2014 Elections" is Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). Here are 11 reasons why McConnell is bad for working people: Nov 13, 2014: Huffington Post: Charles Krauthammer Calls Potential Obama Immigration Action 'An Impeachable Offense'
But Senate Majority Leader-Elect Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Thursday there would be no government shutdown. “We will not be shutting the government down or threatening to default on the federal debt,” McConnell said. |
November 17, 2014
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January 3, 2015: McConnell became Senate Majority Leader.
February 4, 2016: McConnell endorsed presumptive nominee Donald Trump.
March 16, 2016: President Obama nominated Merrick Garland, a Judge of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, to the Supreme Court. Under McConnell's direction, Senate Republicans refused to take any action on the Garland nomination.
March 16, 2016: President Obama nominated Merrick Garland, a Judge of the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, to the Supreme Court. Under McConnell's direction, Senate Republicans refused to take any action on the Garland nomination.
October 7, 2016: Following the Donald Trump Access Hollywood controversy, McConnell said, "As the father of three daughters, I strongly believe that Trump needs to apologize directly to women and girls everywhere, and take full responsibility for the utter lack of respect for women shown in his comments on that tape."
April 7, 2017: Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court nomination was confirmed after McConnell eliminated the filibuster on Supreme Court nominees.
November 5, 2019: As the House of Representatives began public hearings on the impeachment of President Trump, McConnell said, "I'm pretty sure how [an impeachment trial is] likely to end. ... If it were today, I don't think there's any question – it would not lead to a removal."
December 14, 2019: McConnell met with White House counsel Pat Cipollone and White House legislative affairs director Eric Ueland. Later that day, McConnell declared that for Trump's impeachment trial, he would be in "total coordination with the White House counsel's office" and Trump's representatives. He also declared that there was "no chance" the Senate would convict Trump and remove him from office.
December 17, 2019: McConnell rejected a request to call four witnesses for Trump's impeachment trial because, according to McConnell, the Senate's role was to "act as judge and jury", not to investigate. Later that day, McConnell told the media: "I'm not an impartial juror [in this impeachment trial]. This is a political process. There's not anything judicial about it."
December 14, 2019: McConnell met with White House counsel Pat Cipollone and White House legislative affairs director Eric Ueland. Later that day, McConnell declared that for Trump's impeachment trial, he would be in "total coordination with the White House counsel's office" and Trump's representatives. He also declared that there was "no chance" the Senate would convict Trump and remove him from office.
December 17, 2019: McConnell rejected a request to call four witnesses for Trump's impeachment trial because, according to McConnell, the Senate's role was to "act as judge and jury", not to investigate. Later that day, McConnell told the media: "I'm not an impartial juror [in this impeachment trial]. This is a political process. There's not anything judicial about it."
Aug 21, 2020:
👉Mitch McConnell will deliver remarks at RNC, a reversal of an earlier position that he would not speak. This will be a break from the already scheduled speakers since McConnell has not been indicted for anything yet.
October 23, 2020: McConnell set in place the Senate debate for the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to fill Ginsburg's seat.
December 15, 2020: One day after the electoral college vote, McConnell reversed his previous stance and publicly acknowledged Biden's win, stating "Today, I want to congratulate President-elect Joe Biden." |
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January 6, 2021: During the Electoral College vote count, McConnell spoke out against the efforts of Trump and his allies to overturn the election: "Trump claims the election was stolen. The assertions range from specific local allegations to constitutional arguments to sweeping conspiracy theories ... nothing before us proves illegality anywhere near the massive scale – the massive scale – that would have tipped the entire election. ... If this election were overturned by mere allegations from the losing side, our democracy would enter a death spiral. We'd never see the whole nation accept an election again. Every four years would be a scramble for power at any cost."
January 12, 2021: it was reported that McConnell supported impeaching Trump for his role in inciting the 2021 storming of the United States Capitol, believing it would make it easier for Republicans to purge the party of Trump and rebuild the party.
January 13, 2021: Despite having the authority to call for an emergency meeting of the Senate to hold the Senate trial, McConnell did not reconvene the chamber, claiming unanimous consent was required.
January 20, 2021: McConnell becomes the Senate Minority Leader
February 3, 2021: McConnell voted to acquit Trump and said it was unconstitutional to convict someone who was no longer in office.
April 10, 2021: Trump called McConnell a "dumb son of a bitch". Trump added: "I hired his wife. Did he ever say thank you?"
May 28, 2021: McConnell voted against creating an independent commission to investigate the January 6 United States Capitol attack.
January 13, 2021: Despite having the authority to call for an emergency meeting of the Senate to hold the Senate trial, McConnell did not reconvene the chamber, claiming unanimous consent was required.
January 20, 2021: McConnell becomes the Senate Minority Leader
February 3, 2021: McConnell voted to acquit Trump and said it was unconstitutional to convict someone who was no longer in office.
April 10, 2021: Trump called McConnell a "dumb son of a bitch". Trump added: "I hired his wife. Did he ever say thank you?"
May 28, 2021: McConnell voted against creating an independent commission to investigate the January 6 United States Capitol attack.
Sept 20, 2021: Business Insider: Former Rand Paul aide, pardoned by Trump, charged with funneling Russian money into 2016 election
Jesse Benton worked as a campaign staffer for former Rep. Ron Paul, as well as Sens. Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell.
Jesse Benton worked as a campaign staffer for former Rep. Ron Paul, as well as Sens. Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell.
Sept 27, 2021: Business Insider: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announces he just received a COVID booster shot: 'It was an easy decision'
Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced during a floor speech on Monday that he has received a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, immediately following President Biden doing the same thing.
Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced during a floor speech on Monday that he has received a third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, immediately following President Biden doing the same thing.
Oct 1, 2021: New American: 49 GOPers Vote to Stick Taxpayers With Afghan Resettlement Tab: $67K Each for 95K “Refugees”
The move is not unexpected. Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell and his sidekick from Nebraska, Ben Sasse, both vowed to let the Afghans live in their neighborhoods, which really meant they would live in your neighborhood, and you’d have the privilege of paying for it.
The move is not unexpected. Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell and his sidekick from Nebraska, Ben Sasse, both vowed to let the Afghans live in their neighborhoods, which really meant they would live in your neighborhood, and you’d have the privilege of paying for it.
Oct 10, 2021: NPR: Rep. Schiff reveals impeachment regrets, tensions on Capitol Hill after insurrection
There were a number of canaries in the coal mine, and in fact, some of them even predated Trump. When, for example, [Republican leader] Mitch McConnell, who was viewed as an institutionalist, was willing to withhold a Obama appointment to the Supreme Court, was willing to essentially render a coequal branch of government, the Supreme Court, just a political plaything to help him mobilize his base. That was a sign that things were changing. When, in North Carolina in 2016, a Democrat won the governor's office and the Republican legislature responded, not by trying to do better the next time or change its backward policies, but stripping that governor of his powers. That told us something was happening in the American body politic.
There were a number of canaries in the coal mine, and in fact, some of them even predated Trump. When, for example, [Republican leader] Mitch McConnell, who was viewed as an institutionalist, was willing to withhold a Obama appointment to the Supreme Court, was willing to essentially render a coequal branch of government, the Supreme Court, just a political plaything to help him mobilize his base. That was a sign that things were changing. When, in North Carolina in 2016, a Democrat won the governor's office and the Republican legislature responded, not by trying to do better the next time or change its backward policies, but stripping that governor of his powers. That told us something was happening in the American body politic.
Dec 15, 2021: Salon: Text-gate fallout: Hannity, Ingraham and Don Jr. unveiled as whiny MAGA wimps!
We were young and innocent then, weren't we? No, I'm not mocking anyone for believing that Jan. 6 was a turning point. I believed it too. Several Republican senators, including Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham, clearly felt — perhaps for as long as 48 hours! — that a mob assault on the U.S. Capitol, incited by the president before whom they had shamelessly prostrated themselves, was going too far.
We were young and innocent then, weren't we? No, I'm not mocking anyone for believing that Jan. 6 was a turning point. I believed it too. Several Republican senators, including Mitch McConnell and Lindsey Graham, clearly felt — perhaps for as long as 48 hours! — that a mob assault on the U.S. Capitol, incited by the president before whom they had shamelessly prostrated themselves, was going too far.
Everybody who is more concerned about your party than the country raise your hands and say "Da!"!!!!!! |
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It goes hand in hand that where you find corruption you will also find obstruction. Mitch McConnell has been showing the country this for more than a decade. His support of Russian interests is coupled to massive investment in his home state by Russian oligarchs. He’s also managed to become a multi-millionaire during his time in office with a salary of $174,000.
--Marty Kassowitz; Fact Keepers; Jan 14, 2022
--Marty Kassowitz; Fact Keepers; Jan 14, 2022
Feb 9, 2022: HuffPost: Rep. Kevin McCarthy Finally Admits Capitol Riot Was ‘Violent Insurrection’
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday he agreed that the Capitol riot was a violent insurrection, the clearest answer he’s given after dodging the issue this week.
Asked Wednesday about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) description of the riot as a “violent insurrection,” McCarthy said he agreed.
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy said Wednesday he agreed that the Capitol riot was a violent insurrection, the clearest answer he’s given after dodging the issue this week.
Asked Wednesday about Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) description of the riot as a “violent insurrection,” McCarthy said he agreed.
Feb 23, 2022: Patriotic Millionaires: What’s in the GOP’s Horrifying Senate Platform
While Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has refused to answer questions about what the Republican platform might look like (When asked what he would do with control of the Senate last month, he said “I’ll let you know when we take it back”), Senator Rick Scott, the Chairman of the GOP’s Senate campaign committee, has released an 11-point “Rescue America” plan outlining exactly what Republicans would do if they retook the Senate.
While Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has refused to answer questions about what the Republican platform might look like (When asked what he would do with control of the Senate last month, he said “I’ll let you know when we take it back”), Senator Rick Scott, the Chairman of the GOP’s Senate campaign committee, has released an 11-point “Rescue America” plan outlining exactly what Republicans would do if they retook the Senate.
February 24, 2022
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell dodged a question about what he thought of Donald trump embracing Putin: "Look, I just told you how I feel about the Russians. Vladimir Putin is a bad guy. He’s an authoritarian. He yearns for empire and we need to do everything we can to stop it." I could very easily word it this way and the statement would still be correct: "Look, I just told you how I feel about the Republicans. Donald Trump is a bad guy. He’s an authoritarian. He yearns for empire and we need to do everything we can to stop it."
Minority Leader Mitch McConnell dodged a question about what he thought of Donald trump embracing Putin: "Look, I just told you how I feel about the Russians. Vladimir Putin is a bad guy. He’s an authoritarian. He yearns for empire and we need to do everything we can to stop it." I could very easily word it this way and the statement would still be correct: "Look, I just told you how I feel about the Republicans. Donald Trump is a bad guy. He’s an authoritarian. He yearns for empire and we need to do everything we can to stop it."
After feigning a desire to keep an open mind about Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said he “cannot and will not” support her.
Meanwhile, Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) said he “sadly” can’t support her because she has not embraced the constraints of “originalism” in her judicial philosophy. That’s a laughable statement, given that the current right-wing justices on the court who supposedly embrace such views have rewritten Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and roll their eyes at the restraints of stare decisis.
-Jennifer Rubin 3.28.22
Meanwhile, Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) said he “sadly” can’t support her because she has not embraced the constraints of “originalism” in her judicial philosophy. That’s a laughable statement, given that the current right-wing justices on the court who supposedly embrace such views have rewritten Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and roll their eyes at the restraints of stare decisis.
-Jennifer Rubin 3.28.22
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Dec 4, 2022: New York Times: ‘S.N.L.’ Mocks Herschel Walker Ahead of Georgia’s Senate Vote
The episode’s opening sketch found Senator Mitch McConnell (played by James Austin Johnson) in an office with Senators John Cornyn (Mikey Day) and Marsha Blackburn (Cecily Strong), lamenting the difficulties that Republicans face in Tuesday’s Senate vote in Georgia. Into their office, they welcomed their party’s contender for that seat, Herschel Walker (Thompson). “Hey there, Mitch McDonalds,” Thompson said as he entered. “I’m sorry I’m late. I was having too much fun in that free merry-go-round y’all got out front.” Dec 6, 2022: New York Magazine: Family of Officer Killed on January 6 Snubs Republican Leaders at Ceremony
But when it came time to present the medals to the recipients, one family sent a pointed message. Family members of Officer Brian Sicknick, a Capitol Police officer who died following injuries sustained during the riot, shook hands with both House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer while walking past Republican leaders Mitch McConnell and Kevin McCarthy without acknowledging them. Dec 7, 2022: The Hill: GOP smells blood with wounded Trump
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), who usually avoids commenting on Trump’s behavior, criticized the former president for a second time in just over a week, asserting that Trump “would have a very hard time” being sworn in as president again if he doesn’t support upholding the Constitution. |
Dec 9, 2022: Capital-Gazette: ‘It’s personal’: Maryland Democrats say US electoral count bill elicits searing Jan. 6 memories
“We have enough Republicans, including [Senate Minority Leader] Mitch McConnell, to move it forward,” said Van Hollen, a Democrat. “And I think that’s because even some Republicans realize that we do need to do everything we can to prevent another Jan. 6, another day that makes our democracy vulnerable to attack.”
“We have enough Republicans, including [Senate Minority Leader] Mitch McConnell, to move it forward,” said Van Hollen, a Democrat. “And I think that’s because even some Republicans realize that we do need to do everything we can to prevent another Jan. 6, another day that makes our democracy vulnerable to attack.”
Dec 14, 2022: Newsweek: Republicans Slam McConnell After He Expresses Support for Omnibus Bill
Several prominent Republican lawmakers are publicly criticizing Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky for his willingness to work on a year-end omnibus spending deal with Democrats.
Several prominent Republican lawmakers are publicly criticizing Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky for his willingness to work on a year-end omnibus spending deal with Democrats.
Dec 29, 2022: SpectrumNews1: Biden signs $1.7 trillion bill funding government operations
The president thanked a bipartisan group of House and Senate leaders in a short message on Thursday, including House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., as well as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
The president thanked a bipartisan group of House and Senate leaders in a short message on Thursday, including House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., as well as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
Jan 16, 2023: Washington Post: Thom Tillis emerges as a bipartisan dealmaker as lawmakers fear dysfunction looms
And this year, he’s joining the Senate Republican leadership team as counselor. “North Carolina and the whole country benefit from his service and I’m glad he’s taking on this new leadership role,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in a statement.
And this year, he’s joining the Senate Republican leadership team as counselor. “North Carolina and the whole country benefit from his service and I’m glad he’s taking on this new leadership role,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in a statement.
