Mitch McConnell
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McConnell Shows Age Is a Problem in the Senate
The Kentucky senator finally issued a statement after a month-long absence, but the problem is more widespread than his health concerns.
Adios, Mitch McConnell
The highly seasoned Republican senator has stepped down from leadership as he enters the long-overdue transition to retirement.
Time to Go, Mitch
No one is more responsible for the conservative makeup of the Supreme Court than Mitch McConnell, but the demands of leading the GOP’s Senate conference have long since passed him by.
Why Everyone Hates McConnell
As he ought to be contemplating retirement after a second freeze episode, we ponder why no one likes him.
What Happened to Mitch McConnell?
His episode in a press conference prompts a lot more questions about very old people in Washington.
The Skewed Narratives About J6
Why is telling the truth about the January 6 Capitol riot so difficult?
Democrats Keep Senate, House No Longer Certain
There aren’t many silver linings, but there’s lots of blame to go around.
Sinema Caves ... Exactly as Expected
It sure seems to us the concessions she won in the Democrats’ big tax-and-spend bill were part of the plan all along.
Bipartisan Red Flags in the Senate
New gun legislation advanced last night is a combination of good and bad — maybe very bad — ideas.
Whose Side Is GOP Leadership On?
The RNC and Mitch McConnell are at odds about whether to censure or support two runaway Republicans.
The GOP Had Better Wake Up
The 2020 election wasn’t fair, and Beltway Republicans shouldn’t be afraid to say so.
McConnell Decimates Biden’s Unhinged ‘Voting Rights’ Deception
“The president’s rant was incorrect, incoherent, and beneath his office.”
The ‘Move Manchin’ Strategy
McConnell has made another offer, but he may be biding his time.
Repealing Biden’s Vax Mandate Gets a Senate Booster
Joe Manchin (WV) and Jon Tester (MT) say “no” to vaccine mandate on private businesses.
AG Garland Defends Targeting Parents
Biden’s attorney general tried to explain why concerned parents of schoolchildren have been classified as “domestic terrorists.”
Did McConnell Get Rolled by Schumer?
Unless the Senate minority leader has a grand strategy that no one else is aware of, he inexplicably caved on the debt limit.
Washington Squeezes Middle America
Beltway policies are driving the household budget troubles millions of us face.
Dems’ HR 1 Gambit Dead-Ends at GOP Roadblock
Joe Manchin’s proposed compromise on the election-rigging push was rejected by Republicans.
Let’s Make an Infrastructure Deal?
Republican leaders are confident after an Oval Office meeting with Joe Biden.
HR 1 Hits the Senate
Beating back the Democrats’ wish list of electoral mischief will require a united front among Republicans — and some additional help.