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Mitch McConnell

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Mitch McConnell is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from Kentucky, a position he has held since 1985. A member of the Republican Party, McConnell has played a significant role in shaping legislative priorities and has served as the Senate Majority Leader since January 2015. Throughout his tenure, he has been involved in key policy areas including healthcare, tax reform, and judicial appointments. McConnell is known for his strategic leadership and has been a prominent figure in national politics, particularly during contentious legislative battles.

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Jul 7, 2022

the extreme candidate wins in virtually all cases, whether that’s a Donald Trump-endorsed candidate or whether that’s somebody who’s even outdoing Donald Trump.

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Jul 7, 2022

this isn’t his party anymore.

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Jul 6, 2022

I think yesterday’s shooting is another example of what the problem is. The problem is mental health and these young men who seem to be inspired to commit these atrocities.

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Jul 5, 2022

The Democrats are going to take care of the son of a bitch for us.

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Jul 5, 2022

It’s no secret we’ve lost ground and suburban areas. We pretty much own rural and small town America. And I think this is a sensible solution to the problem before us, which is school safety and mental health.

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Jun 30, 2022

Plessy versus Ferguson. The case in 1896 upheld racial segregation. 58 years later, the Supreme Court in Brown versus Board of Education became nine to nothing. The law of the land, bringing down racial segregation. Precedent is important…

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Jun 14, 2022

For myself, I’m comfortable with the framework. And if the legislation ends up reflecting what the framework indicates, I’ll be supportive.

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Jun 14, 2022

Today, the leader of the Republicans in the Senate, Senator Mitch McConnell called out of his shell and said he too supports this modest package of gun reforms.

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Jun 13, 2022

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell today indicated who will support the package if the final draft lines up with an outline announced by negotiators over the weekend.

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Jun 9, 2022

Mitch McConnell said while they were trying to impeach Trump, hopefully, the Democrats will get it done.

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Jun 8, 2022

This failed insurrection only underscores how crucial the task before us is for our republic.

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Jun 8, 2022

The United States Senate will not be intimidated. We will not be kept out of this chamber by thugs, mobs, or threats. We will not bow to the lawlessness or intimidation.

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Jun 8, 2022

he hopes to work with the next Democratic President to trim Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid

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Jun 7, 2022

This is exactly, exactly why the Senate passed legislation very shortly after the leak to enhance the police protection for justices and their families. House Democrats must pass this bill, and they need to do it today. No more fiddling…

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Jun 7, 2022

There is no question, none, that President Trump is practically and morally responsible for provoking the events of the day.

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Jun 7, 2022

We will not be kept out of this chamber by thugs, mobs, or threats.

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Jun 7, 2022

House Democrats must pass this bill, and they need to do it today. No more fiddling around with this. They need to pass it today.

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Jun 2, 2022

We have a group led by Senator Cornyn, and Senator Murphy on this Democrat side discussing how we might be able to come together to target the problem of mental illness and school safety.

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Jun 1, 2022

It was a violent insurrection. For the purpose of trying to prevent the peaceful transfer of power.

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Jun 1, 2022

Mitch McConnell knows that Republicans are out of step with most Americans on this issue. We know Mitch McConnell cares about one thing, winning elections. And that`s why he`s pushing Cornyn and other Republican senators cut a deal with…

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May 31, 2022

We will lift the victims and their families and the entire community in prayer.

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May 30, 2022

Yes, what we`re doing, we had -- led by Senator Cornyn and Senator Murphy on the Democratic side discussing how we might be able to come together to target the problem, which is mental illness and school safety. We`ll get back at it next…

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May 25, 2022

I directed Texas Senator John Cornyn to engage with Democrats on a bipartisan solution on gun violence.

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May 23, 2022

There is no person more significance in the failure to do anything in the Senate than Mitch McConnell.

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