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Mitch McConnell

Mitch Mcconnell, unfortunately in full view
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Politics & Elections

McConnell Pushes to Pack Courts With Trump’s Judges While Neglecting Pandemic

McConnell has made no effort to hide his intention to advance the reshaping of the judiciary.
by
Andrea Germanos,
Common Dreams
November 16, 2020
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill on October 20, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
News
Economy & Labor

Economists Say US Needs 400 Percent More COVID Relief Than McConnell Is Offering

The senate majority leader’s delays threaten to worsen the issues that the stimulus bill is supposed to relieve.
by
Igor Derysh,
Salon
November 15, 2020
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks during a Senate Rules and Administration Committee confirmation hearing for James E. Trainor III to be a member of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), in Washington, D.C., on March 10, 2020. McConnell’s refusal to fill the three vacant seats left the commission toothless during the presidential campaign.
News
Politics & Elections

Trump and GOP Are Moving to Pack the FEC With Partisans, Says Watchdog Group

The FEC would have three Republicans, two independents and only one Democrat if the Senate moves forward.
by
Igor Derysh,
Salon
November 14, 2020
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell heads to the Senate floor to gavel the Senate into session on November 9, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
News
Economy & Labor

1 in 10 Go Hungry as Trump and McConnell Fixate on Challenging Election Results

Economic recovery is slowing as COVID-19 cases surge and Congress remains deadlocked on pandemic relief.
by
Mike Ludwig,
Truthout
November 13, 2020
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President Trump speaks in the briefing room at the White House on November 5, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
News Analysis
Politics & Elections

Trump’s Frivolous Lawsuits Are the Tip of the Iceberg in His Refusal to Concede

None of Trump’s lawsuits risk changing the results of the election, but his refusal to concede does not bode well.
by
Marjorie Cohn,
Truthout
November 11, 2020
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Mitch Mcconnell
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Progressives Tell Biden: Don’t “Cooperate” With McConnell in Choosing Cabinet

Joe Biden must not be willing to toss aside progressives in order to cooperate with the likes of McConnell.
by
Norman Solomon,
Common Dreams
November 9, 2020
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News
Politics & Elections

McConnell Elicits Outrage by Invoking MLK in His Reelection Acceptance Speech

As Senate Majority Leader, McConnell has blocked the restoration of the Voting Rights Act since last December.
by
Chris Walker,
Truthout
November 3, 2020
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President Trump arrives with Vice President Pence for a rally at Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan, on November 2, 2020.
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Donald Trump, the Cannibal King, Has Eaten the Republican Party

Tonight, we will bear witness to the handiwork of the Cannibal King, eater of his own people.
by
William Rivers Pitt,
Truthout
November 3, 2020
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Mitch Mcconnell
News
Economy & Labor

After Installing Barrett, McConnell Adjourns Senate for Recess Sans COVID Relief

The failure to approve additional pandemic relief prior to next week’s election could delay an aid package for months.
by
Jake Johnson,
Common Dreams
October 28, 2020
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President Trump stands with newly sworn in Supreme Court Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett during a ceremonial event on the South Lawn of the White House on October 26, 2020, in Washington, D.C.
Op-Ed
Politics & Elections

Now Is No Time for Cowardice. Abolish the Filibuster and Expand the Court.

The Democrats must make a decision to stop being doormats.
by
William Rivers Pitt,
Truthout
October 27, 2020
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