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Mitch McConnell: “Mitch McConnell wanted -- was expelling a Republican senator knowing that they would lose the seat to the Democrats.”

On the recordMay 12, 2022
Mitch McConnell wanted -- was expelling a Republican senator knowing that they would lose the seat to the Democrats.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky
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msnbc.com

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Discussion on Mitch McConnell's decision to expel Bob Packwood despite the political consequences.

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