Tag: Mitch McConnell

UNITED STATES - DECEMBER 1: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., conducts a news conference in the U.S. Capitol after the Senate Republican Policy luncheon on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/POOL)

Grim Reaper Joins The Living

McConnell finally accepts the reality of Biden's win after weeks riding Trump’s delusional high horse.

By Summer Concepcion | December 15, 2020 11:37 a.m.

Bipartisan Cooperation After Trump: The Ball Is In The Republicans’ Court

And if GOP Obamacare repeal was any indication, they’re not ready for bipartisanship.

By David Shorr | November 25, 2020 3:41 p.m.

Where Things Stand: Austerity For America’s Cities?

This is you TPM afternoon briefing.

By Nicole Lafond | November 18, 2020 1:01 p.m.

In a narrow sense, this is a very New York City-centric issue. But if it comes to fruition, life as we know it in this city will not only collapse further into the unlivable realm than it already has in the wake of COVID-19, but we might see another outbreak spike in the city.

McConnell Inches Closer To Giving Up Trump’s Delusional Charade On Election Outcome

By Cristina Cabrera | November 17, 2020 3:50 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

Biden’s Chief Of Staff Says McConnell Still Hasn’t Spoken To President-elect

By Cristina Cabrera | November 13, 2020 8:14 a.m.

McConnell Backs Trump’s Refusal To Concede Despite Decisive Election Result

By Cristina Cabrera | November 9, 2020 4:03 p.m.

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.

By Kate Riga | November 4, 2020 4:18 p.m.

WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 26: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) heads into the Republicans Policy Luncheon on October 26, 2020 in Washington, DC. It is expected that the Senate will vote on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court later in the day. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mitch McConnell

McConnell Vows To Keep Confirming Judges Right Up Until January

By Kate Riga | October 30, 2020 2:38 p.m.

McConnell Crows That ACB Will Be A ‘Political Asset’ For GOP Candidates

By Cristina Cabrera | October 27, 2020 7:36 a.m.

Senate Confirms Amy Coney Barrett, Locking In Conservative Control Of SCOTUS

By Tierney Sneed and Kate Riga | October 26, 2020 8:07 p.m.