Mitch McConnell: “One of my proudest moments was when I looked at Barack Obama in the…”

On the recordMay 27, 2023

One of my proudest moments was when I looked at Barack Obama in the eye and I said, 'Mr. President, you will not fill this Supreme Court vacancy.'

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Mitch McConnell reflects on his decision to block Obama's Supreme Court nominee.

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Mitch McConnell: “One of my proudest moments was when I looked at Barack Obama in the eye and I said, 'Mr. President, you will not fill…”