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and Chao's and his Chinese connections, while they're at it.
Remember this thread? (and more has come out since then, but I can never understand why it doesn't get more attention at least from Rachel, etc.)
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100211668442
Mitch McConnell and "The Chao Connection"
"...the Chao family had by far the most significant effect on McConnells personal life and career. Thanks to second wife Elaine and her family, McConnell became a millionaire many times over and forged ties with contacts at the highest echelons of Chinese government and business.
Elaine Chaos father is shipping magnate, James Chao.
As McConnells acquaintance with Elaine Chao developed into a serious relationship, contributions began to pour into his campaign from the Chao family and their business associates. Their wedding ensured that the spigot was never turned off."
"Fast forward to 2018: McConnell retains his position as senate tyrant after the midterms; Elaine Chao is the Secretary of Transportation in Trumps cabinet, and the Chao family maintains extensive contacts and business investments in China including a seat on the Board of the Bank of China which is partnered with the Russian VTB Bank that is part-owned by oligarch Oleg Deripaska who shares ownership in Rusal with Viktor Vekselberg whose business partner Len Blavatnik donated $3.5million to McConnells Senate Leadership Fund.
Its little wonder then that hes blocked every bipartisan bill to protect the Special Counsels investigation."
"...Its hardly surprising when you realise how enmeshed he is in corruption. He must be terrified of being caught so the last person hed want to protect is Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
This also explains why he was so aggressively opposed to President Obama going public with warnings regarding Russias attack on American democracy in 2016."
"Because the tyrant in charge of the senate isnt just flawed, isnt just inadequate to the enormity of the situation, hes also corrupt. No honorable man would subject his fellow citizens to such privation and misery if he had the power to prevent it."
"Addison Mitchell McConnell is without conscience, without benevolence and without honor."
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/1/13/1825790/-McConnell-and-the-Agents-of-Power-and-Influence?utm_campaign=recent
Excellent breakdown of McTurtle's ties to Chinese and Russian oligarchs.
Eliot Rosewater
(31,097 posts)filthy vile disgusting piles of human trash
democratisphere
(17,235 posts)I'm certain there is a lot of stinking rotten meat on the bone to be discovered.
bluestarone
(16,722 posts)Even if the House found evidence BARR will BLOCK EVERYTHING!
Frustratedlady
(16,254 posts)Just curious...
I can't imagine anyone would marry him, let alone two.