Mitch McConnell
Without A Blue Senate, A Pres. Biden Would Have To Dramatically Adjust His Expectations
“President Biden's election would provide a welcome relief from the daily trauma,” one Senate veteran said, but achieving top policy goals would become infinitely more complicated.
Where Things Stand: All But Certain 
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Vice President Mike Pence won’t be around for tonight’s confirmation vote in the Senate. Republicans are clearly unconcerned that they will need him to break any sort of tie.
Where Things Stand: Different Standards Are McConnell’s Favorite Cop-Out
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The Senate majority leader’s hazy statements distancing himself from the administration’s missteps are a staple of his leadership in the Trump era.
