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Mitch McConnell

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Now Is No Time for Cowardice. Abolish the Filibuster and Expand the Court.
The Democrats must make a decision to stop being doormats.

Barrett Poised to Be Sixth SCOTUS Justice Hand-Picked by Federalist Society
Through state legislatures and courts, we must aim to secure the rights that the conservative Supreme Court threatens.

Looming Failure of Stimulus Exposes GOP’s Double Standards on the Deficit
Republicans only mention the deficit when talking about public benefits -- not when discussing tax cuts or the Pentagon.