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apnu

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6. McConnell is 78, this is his last term. McCarthy has years to go

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Wed Jan 13, 2021, 08:53 AM

Jan 2021

McConnell is thinking of his immediate legacy, so short-term needs. McCarthy is thinking how to keep the Trump base, which is long-term needs.

Both are craven political moves, totally divorced from our laws and democracy.

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