Then came January 6. Trump supporters at a "Stop the Steal" rally stormed and ransacked McConnell's beloved Capitol following a speech by the president. The majority leader, it seemed, had had enough. His wife, Elaine Chao, Trump's secretary of transportation, resigned the following day. On January 19, McConnell said publicly: ''The mob was fed lies. They were provoked by the president and other powerful people." With the House having voted to impeach Trump and a Senate impeachment trial looming, that language suggested McConnell might actually be open to voting for conviction—a prospect that could plausibly move other GOP senators to join him. … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell Disdained the Democrats’ ‘Half-Assed’ Impeachment Process, Friend Says
Mitch mcconnell opponent
Mitch McConnell Warns of ‘Nightmare’ if Democrats End Filibuster: ‘Scorched-Earth Senate Would Hardly Be Able to Function’
In another tweet, McConnell linked to the remarks he made on the Senate floor on Tuesday, highlighting the two Democrat senators — Sens. Joe Manchin. (D-WV), and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), who have indicated that they will not vote to eliminate the legislative filibuster. … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell Warns of ‘Nightmare’ if Democrats End Filibuster: ‘Scorched-Earth Senate Would Hardly Be Able to Function’
Mitch McConnell Sparks Backlash Over ‘Scorched-Earth Senate’ Warning
McConnell's remarks swiftly drew criticism, with the confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court towards the end of President Donald Trump's tenure frequently referenced. Barrett's appointment was pushed through close to election day, much to the dismay of Democrats, despite Republicans having previously opposed former President Barack Obama's attempts to appoint Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court in the final year of his second term. … [Read more...] about Mitch McConnell Sparks Backlash Over ‘Scorched-Earth Senate’ Warning
McConnell says ‘basic arithmetic’ shows Dems can’t kill filibuster. How that hampers these progressive desires
Legislation on climate change, and potentially a Green New Deal, is another issue Democrats have said the filibuster is worth ending for. Vice President Kamala Harris, who signed the 2017 letter supporting the filibuster, said as much during a CNN town hall in 2019. … [Read more...] about McConnell says ‘basic arithmetic’ shows Dems can’t kill filibuster. How that hampers these progressive desires
Rob Reiner Rages over RBG Replacement Battle: ‘This Is War. Dems Have Powerful Weapons. Now Is the Time to Use Them’
Left-wing Hollywood filmmaker Rob Reiner is declaring war on Republicans over who will replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court. He has also accused Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of disrespecting Ginsburg by vowing to give President Trump’s nominee a floor vote in the Senate. … [Read more...] about Rob Reiner Rages over RBG Replacement Battle: ‘This Is War. Dems Have Powerful Weapons. Now Is the Time to Use Them’
