Tag: Mitch McConnell

McConnell Mocks Uproar Over Cotton’s NYT Op-Ed: ‘The Gray Lady Finally Met Her Match’

By Summer Concepcion | June 10, 2020 11:47 a.m.

Fauci Cautions Protesters Against The ‘Risk’ Of Further COVID Spread

By Zoe Richards | June 10, 2020 11:00 a.m.

GOP Has Lost Its Appetite For More Virus Aid After Latest Jobs Report

By ANDREW TAYLOR | June 6, 2020 6:01 p.m.

Where Things Stand: McConnell’s Weak Jab

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By Nicole Lafond | June 4, 2020 12:17 p.m.

The Senate majority leader rarely straightens his spine to break with President Trump. And when he does, you can always expect push back about as stiff as a wet noodle.

McConnell Boosts Esper As He Comes Under Fire At WH For Breaking With Trump

By Summer Concepcion | June 4, 2020 12:14 p.m.

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

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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.