McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run
9 months, 3 weeks ago

McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run

LA Times  

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell says he will leave his leadership position but will serve out his term as senator. to say that this will be my last term as Republican leader of the Senate.” His decision punctuates a powerful ideological transition underway in the Republican Party, from Ronald Reagan’s brand of traditional conservatism and strong international alliances to the confrontational, isolationist populism of former President Trump. “As I have been thinking about when I would deliver some news to the Senate, I always imagined a moment when I had total clarity and peace about the sunset of my work,” McConnell said. He said that when he arrived in the Senate, “I was just happy if anybody remembered my name.” During McConnell’s campaign in 1984, when President Reagan was visiting Kentucky, he called him “Mitch O’Donnell.” McConnell endorsed Reagan’s view of America’s role in the world, and the senator has persisted inthe face of opposition, including from Trump, that Congress should pass a foreign assistance package that includes $60 billion for Ukraine. For as long as I am drawing breath on this Earth, I will defend American exceptionalism.” After his speech, Sen. Susan Collins congratulated him in brief remarks, saying that she admired him “for stepping forward when it wasn’t popular to do the right thing for our country and our world.” Trump has pulled the party hard to the ideological right, questioning longtime military alliances such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and international trade agreements and pushing for a severe crackdown on immigration, all the while clinging to the falsehood that the election was stolen from him in 2020.

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In his final days as Republican leader, Mitch McConnell tries to put pressure on Trump

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China Daily  

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Al Jazeera  

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Politico  

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Huff Post  

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7 months ago

Florida Sen. Rick Scott, a close Trump ally, joins race to succeed Mitch McConnell as GOP leader

Associated Press  

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McConnell, back in Kentucky, talks about life in the Senate after leaving longtime leadership post

Associated Press  

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NPR  

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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Raw Story  

He will be remembered as one of the most dangerous politicians in living memory. READ: Republican senators kick Mitch McConnell on his way out the door Despite his opposition to Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election — admitting publicly that Trump “provoked” the attack on the U.S. Capitol — McConnell voted to acquit Trump on the charge of …

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Huff Post  

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Politico  

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Associated Press  

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Raw Story  

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Slate  

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Hindustan Times  

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Raw Story  

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Huff Post  

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Associated Press  

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Mitch McConnell will step down as Senate minority leader in November

NPR  

Mitch McConnell will step down as Senate minority leader in November Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Schiefelbein/AP Mark Schiefelbein/AP Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will step down as Republican leader in November. The move gives McConnell an opportunity to influence the process of selecting the next leader of his party in the Senate at a time of intense divisions …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Al Jazeera  

United States Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell has said he will step down from his leadership role, leaving a power vacuum atop the party he has piloted for nearly 17 years, more than any other party leader in the chamber’s history. McConnell said he will not run for Senate Republican leader in November’s party elections, meaning he will end his …

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9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Salon  

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky will be vacating his seat as Senate minority leader following the general election in November, he announced from the Senate floor on Wednesday afternoon. “But one of life’s most underappreciated talents is to know when it’s time to move on to life’s next chapter, so I stand before you today, Mr. President and my colleagues, …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

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Associated Press  

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Raw Story  

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Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― A second Donald Trump presidency could be more unbound thanks to the changing face of the Republican Party, where traditional GOP stalwarts are gradually being replaced with hard-charging MAGA loyalists eager to defend and amplify his tactics. It’s an open question as to how long 81-year-old Mitch McConnell ― the Senate GOP leader who Trump …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Mitt Romney is stepping down because he’s too old. What about McConnell and Biden?

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McConnell tries to reassure colleagues about his health, vows to serve out term as Senate GOP leader
1 year, 3 months ago

McConnell tries to reassure colleagues about his health, vows to serve out term as Senate GOP leader

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell declared again Wednesday that he plans to finish his term as leader despite freezing up at two news conferences over the summer, brushing off questions about his health as he sought to reassure colleagues he’s still up to the job. “I’m going to finish my term as leader and I’m going to finish …

McConnell prepares for a busy month amid scrutiny over his ability to lead
1 year, 3 months ago

McConnell prepares for a busy month amid scrutiny over his ability to lead

NPR  

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Who would replace Mitch McConnell if he stands down?
1 year, 3 months ago

Who would replace Mitch McConnell if he stands down?

The Independent  

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Republicans forced to contemplate a Senate without Mitch McConnell
1 year, 3 months ago

Republicans forced to contemplate a Senate without Mitch McConnell

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Mitch McConnell's 30s freeze sparks concern about his future but can he be forced out?
1 year, 3 months ago

Mitch McConnell's 30s freeze sparks concern about his future but can he be forced out?

Hindustan Times  

Growing concerns about the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have ignited speculation about his future in politics, as calls for his resignation gain momentum on social media. Top U.S. Senate Republican Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up for more than 30 seconds during a public appearance before he was escorted away, the second such incident in a little …

McConnell's 30s freeze sparks concern about his future but can he be forced out?
1 year, 3 months ago

McConnell's 30s freeze sparks concern about his future but can he be forced out?

Hindustan Times  

There are growing concerns about the health of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, with calls for his resignation gaining momentum on social media. Convincing McConnell to step aside may prove difficult due to his immense influence within the GOP establishment. Potential successors for McConnell's role include Senate Minority Whip John Thune, former Republican Whip John Cornyn, and John Barrasso, who …

US Senate's McConnell freezes up for second time in public appearance
1 year, 3 months ago

US Senate's McConnell freezes up for second time in public appearance

ABC  

Top US Senate Republican Mitch McConnell has frozen up for more than 30 seconds during a public appearance before being escorted away, the second such incident in a little more than a month. Key points: A spokesperson said the senator felt "lightheaded and paused" He will be consulting with a physician before the Senate goes into session Some politicians are …

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again, this time at a Kentucky event
1 year, 3 months ago

Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell appears to freeze up again, this time at a Kentucky event

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell appeared to briefly freeze up and was unable to answer a question from a reporter at an event in Kentucky on Wednesday, weeks after he had a similar episode in Washington. The latest incident in Covington, Kentucky, on Wednesday only adds to the questions in recent months about McConnell’s health and whether the …

Mitch McConnell’s GOP colleagues have ‘grown alarmed’ about aging senator’s health
1 year, 4 months ago

Mitch McConnell’s GOP colleagues have ‘grown alarmed’ about aging senator’s health

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Sen. McConnell says he plans to serve his full term as leader despite questions about his health
1 year, 4 months ago

Sen. McConnell says he plans to serve his full term as leader despite questions about his health

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Sen. McConnell plans to serve his full term as Republican leader despite questions about his health
1 year, 4 months ago

Sen. McConnell plans to serve his full term as Republican leader despite questions about his health

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has repeatedly said he is “fine” since he froze up midsentence during a press conference on Wednesday. Republican Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota said after Wednesday’s episode that McConnell’s job as leader calls for more transparency than it would for others. “I support Senator McConnell as long as he wants to serve …

McConnell’s office says he will serve through 2024 as GOP leader
1 year, 4 months ago

McConnell’s office says he will serve through 2024 as GOP leader

CNN  

CNN — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell plans to serve the rest of the 118th Congress as the GOP leader, the Kentucky Republican’s office said in a statement Friday. Following the news conference on Wednesday, CNN reported that McConnell has also suffered two other falls this year, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. McConnell declined to explain why …

'Odd moment': McConnell returns to presser after 'abruptly' freezing
1 year, 4 months ago

'Odd moment': McConnell returns to presser after 'abruptly' freezing

Raw Story  

U.S. Senate Republican Minority Leader Mitch McConnell appeared to freeze up during his weekly press conference and needed assistance to leave the podium. “McConnell freezes at start of Senate GOP leadership press conference and is escorted to the side by his colleagues.” “During a Senate Republican press conference, Leader Mitch McConnell began speaking, took a long pause, then was helped …

Senate GOP leader McConnell briefly leaves news conference after freezing up midsentence
1 year, 4 months ago

Senate GOP leader McConnell briefly leaves news conference after freezing up midsentence

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference Wednesday after stopping his remarks midsentence and staring off into space for several seconds. McConnell approached the podium for his weekly press conference and began speaking about the annual defense bill on the floor, which he said was proceeding with “good bipartisan cooperation.” But he then appeared …

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