Mitch McConnell said "If he’d followed through with his threat, it would have been a massive headache for Democrats, but also for Republicans." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 17, 2025

If he’d followed through with his threat, it would have been a massive headache for Democrats, but also for Republicans.

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McConnell threatened to shut down the Senate over Democrats' potential changes to the filibuster.

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