Call him “Cocaine Mitch,” “Nuclear Mitch,” or the steward of the “legislative graveyard.” Mitch McConnell
says he’s the “Grim Reaper” anyway, so he’s loving every minute of it.
While his critics have tried to make the Kentucky Republican public enemy No. 1, the Senate GOP leader has
embraced the demonization in a bid to protect his Senate majority, his own seat and his title as longest
serving Senate GOP leader in U.S. history.
He’s portrayed by House Democrats as the worst thing about Congress — a “coward,” according to Rep. Max Rose
(D-N.Y.) — and by Senate Democrats as a destructive force hellbent on changing the Senate forever. It’s a
stark contrast to the public-facing persona of caution, deliberation and risk aversion he’s long maintained.
He hears liberals complain about McConnell killing their priorities on health care, the environment and gun
control, McConnell can’t help but crack a smile.
“I appreciate they’ve picked up on what I call myself, which is the grim reaper when it comes to things like
the Green New Deal and Medicare for none,” McConnell said. “I appreciate the attention.”
McConnell has no plans to take up most legislation from the House and has instructed his own committee chairmen
to devise bipartisan bills, though it’s unclear when or if they will come to the floor. Amid the criticism,
the Senate is sticking to its streamlined schedule, coming in on Monday evenings, often voting on a few judicial
nominations until the weekend starts on Thursday afternoon.
Somewhere in the Anthem area of Henderson NV a man is smiling.
says he’s the “Grim Reaper” anyway, so he’s loving every minute of it.
While his critics have tried to make the Kentucky Republican public enemy No. 1, the Senate GOP leader has
embraced the demonization in a bid to protect his Senate majority, his own seat and his title as longest
serving Senate GOP leader in U.S. history.
He’s portrayed by House Democrats as the worst thing about Congress — a “coward,” according to Rep. Max Rose
(D-N.Y.) — and by Senate Democrats as a destructive force hellbent on changing the Senate forever. It’s a
stark contrast to the public-facing persona of caution, deliberation and risk aversion he’s long maintained.
He hears liberals complain about McConnell killing their priorities on health care, the environment and gun
control, McConnell can’t help but crack a smile.
“I appreciate they’ve picked up on what I call myself, which is the grim reaper when it comes to things like
the Green New Deal and Medicare for none,” McConnell said. “I appreciate the attention.”
McConnell has no plans to take up most legislation from the House and has instructed his own committee chairmen
to devise bipartisan bills, though it’s unclear when or if they will come to the floor. Amid the criticism,
the Senate is sticking to its streamlined schedule, coming in on Monday evenings, often voting on a few judicial
nominations until the weekend starts on Thursday afternoon.
Somewhere in the Anthem area of Henderson NV a man is smiling.
