Tag: Mitch McConnell

Schumer: ‘Troops Dressed For Combat’ Reminiscent Of Tiananmen Square

By Zoe Richards | June 3, 2020 1:25 p.m.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 10: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) speaks to reporters following the Senate Republican policy luncheon which both President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence attended on March 10, 2020 in Washington, DC. Lawmakers focused on the spread of the coronavirus and the state of the economy as markets react to the virus during the luncheon. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mitch McConnell

McConnell And Other GOP Senators Inject Themselves Into Michael Flynn Mess

By Tierney Sneed | June 2, 2020 10:30 a.m.

UNITED STATES - MARCH 17: Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., leaves the Senate Republican Policy luncheon in Russell Building on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin attended to discuss the coronavirus relief package. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Graham Urges Older Conservative Judges To Stand Aside For Younger Appointees

By Kate Riga | May 29, 2020 3:28 p.m.

McConnell Breaks With Trump On Masks, Says There’s ‘No Stigma’ To Wearing Them

By Cristina Cabrera | May 28, 2020 7:46 a.m.

Where Things Stand: This Should Change The Narrative

This is your TPM early-afternoon briefing.

By Nicole Lafond | May 18, 2020 12:52 p.m.

But it probably won’t.

I wrote last week about my fascination with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s months-long crusade to use the media to pressure the secretary of state to run for Senate in Kansas. McConnell views Mike Pompeo as the ideal candidate: He has enough establishment support to unite the party in the key state that’s about to dive into a messy GOP primary over the open seat, where a top contender is polarizing, even in Republican circles.

McConnell Admits Obama Admin Did Leave Behind A Plan On Pandemics: ‘I Was Wrong’

By Cristina Cabrera | May 15, 2020 7:52 a.m.

Where Things Stand: McConnell Is Desperate To Maintain His Grip

By Nicole Lafond | May 14, 2020 12:42 p.m.

It’s not the most important news of the day, but I am endlessly fascinated by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) seemingly endless campaign to prod the secretary of state into running for an open senate seat in Kansas.