McConnell in full-blown panic that Democrats will get credit for saving the economy

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McConnell in full-blown panic that Democrats will get credit for saving the economy

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By Josh Israel - March 11, 2021 2:16 PM



Republican leaders are predicting a big 'boom,' but they don't want Joe Biden to get any praise for it.

After failing to stop the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell now hopes no one will notice when it helps stimulate the struggling economy.

"The economy's coming back. People are getting vaccine. We're on the way out of this. We're about to have a boom," McConnell (R-KY) told reporters on Wednesday. "And if we do have a boom, it will have absolutely nothing to do with this $1.9 trillion."

"The American people already built a parade that's been marching toward victory. Democrats just want to sprint to the front of that parade and claim credit," he said on Thursday in a Senate speech. "2021 is set to be an historic comeback year. Not because of far-left legislation that was passed after the tide had already turned. But because of the resilience of the American people."


His House counterpart, Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, made similar comments on Wednesday, predicting in a floor speech, "I believe the American people are going to see an American comeback this year. But it won't be because of this liberal bill. This bill won’t speed up our return to normal — it will only increase financial risks and burden future generations with unnecessary debt."....................




@ChrisMurphyCT
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The House just passed universal background checks.

For the last 5 years Mitch McConnell refused to bring the bill up for a vote because he knew it might pass.

That’s a big part of why voters fired him. And now, the Senate WILL vote on comprehensive background checks.

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[Mike Nelson]

1. Well...

... it seems like "R" Presidents - Bush, Trump - drive the USA off a cliff. Mitch said "Obamacare" would lead to massive job loss and economic ruin... then he crowed about the economy. He is very dishonest. Still, it's probably good for Mitch to be there - the face of the Republican Party.

[riversedge]

3. I tire of turtles. Maybe a soft sweet bunny will replace him???

[vercetti2021]

2. Maybe he'll stroke out

I can fucking hope

[Botany]

7. Mitch's blue lips in this picture shows he is one sick man / Low O2 levels

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[birdographer]

13. Did you see that picture

where his hand was completely blue as it hung out of his jacket sleeve? Like one big giant bruise. It was quite creepy. Time to retire and maybe get some health care, Mitchy.

[onetexan]

15. Hope the panic will cause his corrupted heart to stop

And that will be karmic.

[vlyons]

4. What a bunch of mean-spirited, hateful, and envious people McConnell and his cohorts are

Is it any wonder that Americans are angry, confused, and frightened after years and years of Republicans driving this country into the ditch?

[WHITT]

5. The Repubs

are claiming the economy is roaring back, except addition to Unemployment claims remaining stubbornly high, the PUA claims (self-employed, gig,1099) actually went UP.

Bottom line, they wanted to run against a struggling economy in the '22 midterms. So far, it looks like they now know that ain't gonna happen.

Dr. Seuss!

[TreasonousBastard]

6. Fuck him-- he had his chance.

[multigraincracker]

8. They claim that one time $1.9 trillion will break the bank.

They don't mention the Re-publican $1 trillion a year tax break will go on forever. A tax break for the rich that they didn't need and didn't ask for. That's a $10 trillion over just the next ten years.

[Paladin]

9. Oh, sure---NOW he's worried.

Hey, Mitch: See is fucking yourself makes that anxiety go away. I'll tell you when to stop.

[Baked Potato]

10. There is a weakness Democrats have to exploit. Their fear of Democrats winning.

[Aussie105]

11. Something seriously wrong with the Republican mindset.

I'm sure a professional shrink would have a name for it, but I can't think of one.

No, it's not repairable.

Terminate with maximum prejudice?

Metaphorically speaking, of course.

[Beartracks]

12. Typical Republican: They actively work against making American lives better...

... for the specific reason of being able to fight Democrats when Democrats work to make American lives better.

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[eppur_se_muova]

14. Has someone been eating blueberries ?

Or is that severe hypoxia causing those cyanotic lips ?