Mitch McConnell Takes a Beating

Mitch McConnell Taking a Beating in Race To Replace Him

One Republican candidate to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell introduced himself with an ad that shows a cardboard cutout of the longtime Senate majority leader in the trash.

Mitch McConnell's staff abandons him to support Trump

Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., used to be the Senate Majority Leader. He was the millstone around the legislative necks of Democratic presidents like Barack Obama and Joe Biden, as well as the wind beneath Presidents George W. Bush and Donald Trump’s parliamentary wings.That was then, and now it is 2026: In the age of MAGA, many of McConnell’s own past staff opposes him in order to demonstrate fealty to Trump.The Republican primary to replace McCo…

KY Republicans go for Mitch McConnell's 'jugular' in final days: 'I want him out of there'

As former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) prepares for retirement after serving in the Senate since 1985, the three leading Republican hopefuls to replace him are limiting ties as they seek Donald Trump's favor.According to Washington Post reporter Hannah Knowles, McConnell's Republica...

Mitch McConnell Takes a Beating

Washington Post: “The Senate primary to replace 83-year-old McConnell shows how profoundly the GOP base in his home state has soured on one of the most powerful and significant political figures in Kentucky history. McConnell drew low approval ratings for years but fended off challengers by flexing his raw clout and ability to deliver for his state.” “While he at times expressed frustration or anger with President Donald Trump, McConnell used hi…

Mitch McConnell is taking a beating in the race to replace him

One Republican candidate to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell introduced himself with an ad that shows a cardboard cutout of the longtime Senate majority leader in the trash. Allies for a rival hit back with ads that noted the first candidate gave McConnell money.