Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has been urging Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to run for the Kansas Senate seat that will be left vacant by retiring Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS) despite President Donald Trump’s strong objection.
According to a Thursday Washington Post report, Trump considers Pompeo his best and most loyal Cabinet member and wants to keep him where he is.
As for Pompeo, he is reportedly of two minds. On the one hand, it would be an unorthodox move for someone in a prestigious Cabinet position to demote himself to the level of a junior senator. On the other, Trump’s administration is very turbulent, and with Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report still to come, Pompeo may want a golden parachute.
Finally found Mitch I see.
“Prestigious Cabinet Position”, another time, another place but not now. Go for the pathetic Junior Senator and we all hope you lose.
Dear Mike:
Just a heads up. Your boss is toast – and I have a great opportunity for you. Think about it.
Mitch
Go for it… it will be fun watching all the Trumpers loose in 2020.
I must assume that McConnell wants the best for Pompeo and not only wants to block Kobach. But Mitch is confused, we’re not in India (and other places) where politicians and gangsters run for legislature seats just because MPs get immunity from prosecution.