Bill Straub: Trying to figure out Mitch McConnell and an apology for being too soft on him over the years
What happened to Mitch McConnell? It’s a question that has been bugging me and many others for years now. What…
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Bill Straub: ‘Root and Branch’ McConnell manages to take both sides of an issue when it suits his purpose
WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root and Branch’’ McConnell is very much like one of those troubled volunteer fireman…
Bill Straub: If you find the present state of American politics deplorable, you have McConnell to thank
WASHINGTON – It’s been 10 years since Mitch McConnell stepped up to become the Republican leader in the U.S. Senate,…
Bill Straub: McConnell’s effort to put Senate back to work doesn’t include passing clean Zika bill
WASHINGTON – During the waning days of the summer congressional recess, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell could be found doing…
Bill Straub: McConnell doesn’t even have the good sense to be embarrassed by his uncouth behavior
WASHINGTON – After 35 years of stonewalling legislation and plotting like Iago to move up the congressional food chain, Senate…
Bill Straub: McConnell failed to spin his political magic, co-opt Tea Party wing of GOP in Senate
WASHINGTON – It’s now apparent that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has pulled what might be termed a Gregor Samsa,…
Bill Straub: With no real political principles, Mitch McConnell is simply focused on one thing — winning
WASHINGTON – Ya gotta love Mitch McConnell. Really. The Senate Republican Leader from Louisville has for decades been one of…