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1. www.britannica.com › biography › Mitch-McConnellMitch McConnell | Biography, Senate, & Facts | Britannica

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   6 days ago · On January 5, 2021, both Democratic candidates won in Georgia, creating a 50–50 tie in the Senate; however, with an incoming Democratic vice president as the tiebreaker, Republicans became the minority party.

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2. www.semafor.com › article › 09/26/2024Mitch McConnell speaks out – on Trump, tariffs and beyond ...

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   Sep 27, 2024 · (“Mitch McConnell’s well-documented disdain for Cruz and Scott is shared by the voters of Texas and Florida,” said David Bergstein, a spokesperson for Democrats’ campaign arm.) McConnell isn’t predicting victory yet for Trump, either, calling the presidential race “really competitive.”

3. news.yahoo.com › news › opinion-case-forgot-jan-6Opinion: In case you forgot. Jan. 6 assault on Congress was ...

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   1 day ago · McConnell, who condemned Jan. 6 attack, will vote for Trump. Case in point: In the early afternoon of Jan. 6, shortly after Trump spoke at the Ellipse and before the violence reached inside the Capitol, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell argued forcefully that it was time to put Trump’s big lie to rest.

4. auburnpub.com › news › nation-worldMitch McConnell to step down as Senate Republican leader

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   Oct 2, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step...

5. thehill.com › homenews › senateConservative senator lays out proposals for post-McConnell ...

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   Oct 8, 2024 · Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), the chair of the conservative Senate Steering Committee, has laid out a list of proposed reforms designed to ensure that the next Senate Republican leader does not have the...

6. billingsgazette.com › news › nation-worldMcConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader

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   Sep 27, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step...

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   Will the next Republican leader have the same power as Mitch McConnell?

   • Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), the chair of the conservative Senate Steering Committee, has laid out a list of proposed reforms designed to ensure that the next Senate Republican leader does not have the same power as outgoing Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.).

   Conservative senator lays out proposals for post-McConnell reforms

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   How long will McConnell serve as Senate GOP leader?

   • McConnell has served as Senate GOP leader since 2007, making him the longest-serving party leader in the history of the U.S. Senate. He will step down from the leadership at the end of 2024, but he will serve out the remainder of his Senate term, which lasts through 2026.

   Conservative senator lays out proposals for post-McConnell reforms

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   Who is Mitch McConnell?

   • Mitch McConnell (born February 20, 1942, Tuscumbia, Alabama, U.S.) is an influential Republican politician who has represented Kentucky in the U.S. Senate since 1985. The longest-serving Senate party leader, McConnell has been the majority whip (2003–07), minority leader (2007–15; 2021– ), and majority leader (2015–21).

   Mitch McConnell | Biography, Senate, & Facts | Britannica

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   What did McConnell do after Obama's election?

   • Following the 2008 election of Pres. Barack Obama, McConnell coordinated the Republicans’ efforts in the Senate, opposing (unsuccessfully) Democratic legislation to reform health care and the financial sector.

   Mitch McConnell | Biography, Senate, & Facts | Britannica

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   Who was McConnell's wife?

   • From 1968 to 1980 McConnell was married to Sherrill Redmon, with whom he had three children. He later wed (1993) Elaine Chao, who subsequently served as secretary of labor under Pres. George W. Bush and secretary of transportation under Pres. Donald Trump.

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   Why did McConnell oppose the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq?

   • In 2007, however, as the newly elected Senate minority leader, McConnell opposed Democratic calls to set in place a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq (see Iraq War), arguing that it was not within the power of Congress to make such a judgment.

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8. www.campaignchronicle.com › articles › the-battleThe Battle for Senate Republican Leadership and McConnell's ...

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   Sep 26, 2024 · Mitch McConnell has been a towering figure in Republican politics, particularly for his role in reshaping the federal judiciary. His decision to prioritize conservative judicial nominations has left an indelible mark on the courts, particularly the Supreme Court.