Mitch McConnell: How the Senate Leader Leveraged His Power Over 17 Years | WSJ

Sen. Mitch McConnell announced he would step down from the helm of the Republican conference in November. Now the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, McConnell cultivated political clout and a reputation as a master legislative strategist.

WSJ spoke with Josh Holmes, McConnell’s former chief of staff, who described the legacy of McConnell’s leadership.

Chapters:
0:00 Sen. McConnell is stepping down
0:52 How McConnell got here
2:29 Key moments from his leadership
5:49 Where does the Senate go from here?

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[willgetbettereventually]

One of the worst ever in the senate. He made politics even more terrible.

[onwheels]

Term limits! Noone in congress has the guts to introduce a bill into law to make this happen.

[aultraman]

He declared that Trump was responsible for Jan 6. Yet he voted to NOT impeach Trump. What moral (or lack of) position does this man stand?

[uhsarpa]

He is slimmest of the politicians. His hypocrisy is the worst. He is a stain on our institutions.

[joseledesma]

The last five years, mitch, mcconnell has been a joke

[CapnSnackbeard]

I agree with Mitch, knowing when to quit is a positive character trait he lacks entirely.

[Darien]

Politicians older than 67 should go home and enjoy whatever time they have left with their families, money, hobbies. Let the country move forward.

[thomascope]

Stealing from Donald's Playbook is not a good fit for you

[AndreaDoesYoga]

Intriguing to see McConnell's power journey 🎭

[keitatsutsumi]

sure loved the part where u guys explained how the senate leader leveraged his power over 17 years and not just the last 5 years

[elchicano]

Wow what a wonderful situation 👏 remember during the pandemic when we needed him most? The people needed help and he turned his back on the people! Good bye 🎉

[henryblicharz]

Mitch, you said it yourself, It’s time to move on, NOW !

[Sbannmarie]

As it’s been said- don’t let the door hit you where the good lord split you.

[marymurphy]

He has destroyed many careers over the years.Term limits are needed as these important position should not be lifetime employment. Watching this is heartbreaking to think he can last till 2027. Will his last vote be from a wheelchair?

[garyschum-eglp]

Mitch the craziest unpopular muppet of all time

[tulw]

When turtle man begun with his speech, I was like, please don’t freeze, please don’t freeze

[barbarataylor]

This walking mummy has earned his place in history; unfortunate for the people of this country.

[salvadorbravo]

It always was about him first, and then our constitution and our country. DISGUSTING!

[SharonTaylor-qh]

It's about time that you step down ok

[kevinneblett]

Is greatest accomplished is that he got many house speakers to reside or be removed