On the recordJune 20, 2021
Mitch McConnell filibustered more executive nominees when Barack Obama was president than had been filibustered in the entire previous history of the United States.
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msnbc.comAl Franken: “Mitch McConnell filibustered more executive nominees when Barack Obama was president than had been filibustered in the…”
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Highlighting Mitch McConnell's obstructionist tactics during Obama's presidency.
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