Mitch McConnell is the epitome of a politician. The long-serving Kentucky Senator is skilled at deflecting particularly contentious questions while providing direct responses at other times. People may not agree with his fashion sense, but the man knows his way around Washington, D.C.
Some dislike his methods, but no one can deny Mitch McConnell is a successful politician. McConnell is the ranking member of the United States Senate, a testament to his success. When the Republican Party controls the Senate, Mitch McConnell is referred to as the "Majority Leader."
The Majority Leader of the United States Senate effectively rules the Senate. Make no mistake: Mitch McConnell is one of the country's most powerful political voices. Even if you disagree with him, what he says has a lot of political clout. Following Joe Biden's disastrous press conference, McConnell spoke with FOX News' Bret Baier on "Special Report." The astute anchor posed some probing questions to McConnell. Baier pressed McConnell on Biden's claim that Republicans can't articulate "what they're for."
During the two-hour press conference, Biden rephrased his question. "The fundamental question is what is Mitch for?" the failing president asked. This was a direct jab at the Senate Minority Leader.
Biden was met with a retaliatory retort from Kentucky Senator Rand Paul. In a respectful and cordial tone, McConnell stated, "my good friend, the president got it wrong yet again." McConnell quickly mentioned two pieces of important legislation that he helped bring to a close for Biden.
McConnell was able to muster enough conservative support for a massive bipartisan infrastructure package. The Senate Minority Leader also contributed to the passage of China legislation. McConnell knows what he stands for. Republicans know what they stand for.
To imply that McConnell or his Republican colleagues don't know what they stand for is an insult. McConnell quickly alluded to what Republicans oppose as well as what they support. McConnell, a U.S. Senator since 1985, has long sat across the aisle from Joe Biden. He no longer recognizes the man he refers to as "a friend." McConnell claims that Biden isn't behaving like the moderate he claimed to be. McConnell, like many political pundits, believes Biden is attempting to force Bernie Sanders' socialist agenda down Americans' throats. He went on to ask the president to return to the moderate middle, as he claims.
If that occurs, McConnell insists that productive discussions can take place. Until then, he and the rest of the Senate Republicans will fight the behemoth monster of government that Joe Biden and the liberals are attempting to create. The 79-year-old Senator also chastised Biden for his scandalous portrayal of Republican election efforts. When Congress passed landmark voting legislation in 1965, McConnell was a Congressional staffer. He understands what a true voting rights bill entails. It is not the tainted federal election takeover legislation that Democrats are attempting to push through the Senate. They are so determined to seize control of elections that they are willing to destroy the long-standing Senate filibuster tool in order to do so. The use of the filibuster allows the minority party to be heard. It is necessary for politicians to collaborate in order to create legislation that benefits the vast majority of Americans. It prevents a power-hungry single party from ramrodding bills through without due process.
McConnell sees no compelling reason to overhaul the federal election process. Democrats continue to complain that conservatives are suppressing the vote. That is completely false. McConnell noted that voter turnout in 2020 was the highest since 1900. Even in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, it does not appear that the vote was too heavily suppressed. McConnell, one of the most powerful figures in American politics, also hoped that Russian President Vladimir Putin didn't misinterpret one of Biden's perplexing answers during the press conference.
Biden basically implied that a "full-scale invasion" would be required to elicit a U.S. response in Ukraine. Experts are still puzzled as to what a "minor incursion" is. It was a dangerous remark, and the White House has worked tirelessly to retract it. McConnell simply hopes that Putin did not "misinterpret the American message." The United States does not require Joe Biden to start a war. Bret Baier, the consummate political journalist, confronted McConnell with a "elephant in the living room" question.
It's no secret that McConnell and President Trump haven't always agreed. Similarly, Bret Baier never shies away from asking probing questions. He is direct and to the point. "Do you think former President Donald Trump will help you in the midterm elections?" Baier asked McConnell. This is where the gifted politician honed his "art of avoiding the question." With President Trump's massive appeal among patriotic conservative Americans, it's probably a good strategy. To deliberately step on the former president's toes is political suicide.
McConnell's response was both candid and political. "I believe the midterm elections will almost certainly be a referendum on the party in power," McConnell responded. He explained that midterm elections are almost always a referendum on the party in power. Given Joe Biden's dismal approval ratings, Democrats will receive a failing grade in the upcoming election. Most people believe they will suffer a significant loss in the House of Representatives. There is growing concern that they will also lose control of the Senate.
This will come as a relief to proud conservatives. It will effectively put an end to Joe Biden's radical agenda. It will feel like the first light of day on a crisp spring morning. Americans who are terrified of seeing their great country transformed into a mirror image of China will feel reborn. Things that are truly important to Americans will take precedence. With their votes, the people will "Save America." Mitch McConnell will eventually reclaim his position as the most powerful man in the United States. Senate. Will he now use his power to help heal the nation?
If he doesn't, expect the chasm between McConnell and President Trump to widen. That will be bad for Mitch, and it will be even worse for the country. Americans require both men to fight together. Our democracy is in jeopardy.
