McConnell has his legacy and the interests of the Senate as his priorities.
I would argue that he has done very well. He opposed Obama, and still much legislation passed. It can be argued that his opposition prevented the left from passing their legislation. He greatly disliked Trump, and certainly does so now. He got what he could out the very unstable president.
Most importantly to McConnell, he almost singlehandedly changed the Supreme Court and other courts for DECADES.
LET US DISCUSS THE TIME SINCE THE ELECTION
McConnell knew it was over within a week, at the same time as CNN or the other networks. That was NOT his immediate concern.
His primary concern was the outcome of elections in Georgia. As far as actions, he had no good choices. Trump's actions were a definite negative, but he needed a large turnout of Trump's base. It seems likely that opposing the president would have further depressed the turnout of Trump's base. McConnell towed the line in the hope that one of the seats could be saved. It was indeed close.
The insurrection was the day after the election. From a pure mainstream Republican position, it is after the election that McConnell's actions should be evaluated.
BOTTOM LINE
What has McConnell done since the election was decided on the day of the insurrection?
Well, he has said that Trump has committed impeachable actions. McConnell's wife resigned from Trump's cabinet.
We will see whether he votes for impeachment. In any case, I expect that Biden will find a way to pass several pieces of key legislation this year, with the cooperation of McConnell.
I would argue that he has done very well. He opposed Obama, and still much legislation passed. It can be argued that his opposition prevented the left from passing their legislation. He greatly disliked Trump, and certainly does so now. He got what he could out the very unstable president.
Most importantly to McConnell, he almost singlehandedly changed the Supreme Court and other courts for DECADES.
LET US DISCUSS THE TIME SINCE THE ELECTION
McConnell knew it was over within a week, at the same time as CNN or the other networks. That was NOT his immediate concern.
His primary concern was the outcome of elections in Georgia. As far as actions, he had no good choices. Trump's actions were a definite negative, but he needed a large turnout of Trump's base. It seems likely that opposing the president would have further depressed the turnout of Trump's base. McConnell towed the line in the hope that one of the seats could be saved. It was indeed close.
The insurrection was the day after the election. From a pure mainstream Republican position, it is after the election that McConnell's actions should be evaluated.
BOTTOM LINE
What has McConnell done since the election was decided on the day of the insurrection?
Well, he has said that Trump has committed impeachable actions. McConnell's wife resigned from Trump's cabinet.
We will see whether he votes for impeachment. In any case, I expect that Biden will find a way to pass several pieces of key legislation this year, with the cooperation of McConnell.
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