Mitch McConnell's retirement sparks a political explosion in Kentucky
Mitch McConnell's retirement sparks a political explosion in Kentucky
McConnell, the longest serving Senate party leader in U.S. history, said in a floor speech that his "current term in the Senate will be my last."
"Regardless of the political storms that may wash over this chamber ... I assure our colleagues that I will depart with great hope for the endurance of the Senate as an institution," he said.
A large cohort of ambitious Kentucky Republicans has long been angling to succeed the 83-year-old former Senate GOP leader, who has held his seat since 1985.
One silver lining is that the Turtle was incredibly good at what he did - being an obstructionist opposition leader, and being a fascist enabler when in the majority.
While his replacement is probably going to be at least as awful a politician, I find it unlikely that he's going to be as competent and effective.
I hate Mitch with every inch of my body but only a fool would deny his ability
I never thought I'd be more fearful than grateful for Mitch McConnell's exit from politics.
I think it's far more good than bad. He helped create a monster that he could never control. His monster was always going to be a monster with or without him. So at least with him going there's a chance there will be one less skillful madman near the levers of power.
he and GINGRICH did alot of damage to us politics. Gingrich is the one that started the whole"never work with the other side until they cave into your demands"
They'll probably choose someone older than McConnell to replace him
I think once you get past carbon dating limitations, it's hard to judge who is older than whom.