McConnell Freezes Again During Press Appearance in Kentucky. The 81-year-old Senate Minority Leader appeared to blank out for several seconds on Wednesday, raising concerns about his health. This is the second time in a month that McConnell has had a similar episode.
McConnell Wins GOP Leadership Race, Defeating Rick Scott. McConnell defeated a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida to remain as the Senate Minority Leader. The vote was 37-10, with one senator voting present.
McConnell Opposes Biden's Build Back Better Plan. McConnell has been a vocal opponent of President Biden's Build Back Better plan, calling it a "reckless tax-and-spend spree." He has vowed to block the bill from passing the Senate.
McConnell Raises Millions for Senate Republicans. McConnell has been raising millions of dollars for Senate Republicans in the 2022 midterm elections. He is considered to be one of the most powerful fundraisers in the Republican Party.
McConnell Meets with Trump to Discuss 2024. McConnell met with former President Donald Trump in July to discuss the 2024 presidential election. The meeting was reportedly tense, with McConnell refusing to commit to backing Trump if he runs again.
McConnell Criticizes Trump's Election Lies. McConnell has been critical of Trump's false claims about the 2020 election being stolen. He has said that Trump's actions on January 6th, 2021, were "a disgrace" and that he should be held accountable.
McConnell Blocks Biden's Nominees. McConnell has blocked several of President Biden's nominees, including Merrick Garland for Attorney General and Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court. He has said that he is not going to confirm any nominees who he believes are too liberal.
McConnell's Approval Rating Plummets. McConnell's approval rating has plummeted in recent months. A recent poll found that only 23% of Americans approve of the job he is doing as Senate Minority Leader.
McConnell's Legacy. McConnell is one of the most powerful and influential figures in American politics. He has been a key player in shaping the Republican Party for decades. His legacy is likely to be debated for years to come.
McConnell's Future. McConnell is 81 years old and has been in the Senate for over 30 years. He has said that he plans to run for re-election in 2026, but it is unclear if he will be able to win.