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April 23, 7:15 PM
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Tucker Carlson to Blame for 'Demonization of Ukraine': Mitch McConnell - Newsweek.com

McConnell pointed to Carlson's February interview with Putin as a turning point in the Republican debate over aid to Ukraine.

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January 11, 5:30 PM
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McConnell begs GOPers to take border deal in case Trump re-election destroys it: reporter - Raw Story

McConnell begs GOPers to take border deal in case Trump re-election destroys it: reporter - Raw Story | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) Thursday privately begged Republican colleagues to take a deal on border security at a closed-door meeting — arguing the opportunity will vanish if former President Donald Trump is re-elected, reported Punchbowl News.

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November 1, 2023 5:40 AM
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Mitch McConnell slaps down Josh Hawley over campaign cash complaints: report - Raw Story

Mitch McConnell slaps down Josh Hawley over campaign cash complaints: report - Raw Story | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Senate Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) isn't taking any complaints from Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO). McConnell has been largely quiet about the fellow members of his party causing their caucus political issues. 

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August 30, 2023 2:21 PM
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Mitch McConnell 'appeared to freeze for more than 30 seconds' for second time in two months: report - Raw Story

Mitch McConnell 'appeared to freeze for more than 30 seconds' for second time in two months: report - Raw Story | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) reportedly froze while talking to reporters for the second time in less than two months on Wednesday.According to NBC News' Julie Tsirkin, the senior Kentucky senator "again appeared to freeze for more than 30 seconds after he was asked whether he would seek re-election...

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July 29, 2023 2:44 PM
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KY governor has 'set the stage' for ignoring law banning him from appointing a Dem if McConnell steps down: report - RawStory.com

KY governor has 'set the stage' for ignoring law banning him from appointing a Dem if McConnell steps down: report - RawStory.com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

According to a report from the Washington Times, should Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) decide to step down due to health concerns, Kentucky's Democratic governor already has already made the constitutional case that he can pick a Democrat to fill the seat...

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July 26, 2023 3:05 PM
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Mitch McConnell escorted away from cameras after freezing mid-news conference - NBC News

Mitch McConnell escorted away from cameras after freezing mid-news conference - NBC News | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell suddenly stopped speaking during a weekly press conference Wednesday, appearing to freeze and then went silent.

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June 30, 2023 6:05 PM
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Mitch McConnell campaign hit with fine for breaking finance rules - RawStory.com

Mitch McConnell campaign hit with fine for breaking finance rules - RawStory.com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

The political campaign committee of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has agreed to pay a fine for almost $100,000 in campaign contributions – over federal limits – and failing to refund them to donors in the time period mandated by the Federal Election Commission.

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February 17, 2021 4:49 PM
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Donald Trump trashes Mitch McConnell as 'a dour, sullen and unsmiling political hack' | Daily Mail Online

Donald Trump trashes Mitch McConnell as 'a dour, sullen and unsmiling political hack' | Daily Mail Online | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it
Trump launched an extraordinary personal attack on the 'third-rate' GOP Senate leader in a statement from Mar-a-Lago via his PAC which puts the party in an all-out civil war.
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January 2, 2021 2:08 PM
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Trump's call for $2,000 cheques blocked by Senate leader - BBC.com

Trump's call for $2,000 cheques blocked by Senate leader - BBC.com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it
Mitch McConnell says raising aid cheques from $600 would be "another fire hose of borrowed money".
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October 3, 2020 8:54 PM
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McConnell is now bragging about killing a bill that would make prescription drugs cheaper - SourcePolitics.com

McConnell is now bragging about killing a bill that would make prescription drugs cheaper - SourcePolitics.com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell — aka the "Grim Reaper" — is at it again. This time, he's bragging about how he's going to kill a groundbreaking House bill that meaningfully combats the persistent problem of high prescription drug prices.

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July 4, 2020 9:26 AM
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McConnell lies to Kentucky, takes credit for the COVID-19 relief bill Pelosi and Schumer negotiated - DailyKos.com

McConnell lies to Kentucky, takes credit for the COVID-19 relief bill Pelosi and Schumer negotiated - DailyKos.com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has a plan for his reelection campaign: to completely rewrite recent history.

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May 7, 2020 10:30 AM
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Judge calls for investigation into whether McConnell pressured judge to retire - TheHill.com

Judge calls for investigation into whether McConnell pressured judge to retire - TheHill.com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

A federal judge is calling for an investigation to find out whether Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) pressured a Washington, D.C., federal judge to retire so the senator could nominate judge Justin Walker, a 38-year-old Kentucky federal judge who was confirmed for his current role in October. 

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April 1, 2020 12:56 PM
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Mitch McConnell Shamelessly Blames Trump's Crimes For Delayed Pandemic Response - CrooksAndLiars.com

Mitch McConnell Shamelessly Blames Trump's Crimes For Delayed Pandemic Response - CrooksAndLiars.com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Funny how Moscow Mitch didn't mention Trump's eleven rounds of golf between January and March having anything to do with a delayed response, though.

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This pathetic attempt by Moscow Mitch to deflect blame from Donald Trump would be laughable if not for the fact that Americans are dying in the streets due to Trump's inadequate and delayed response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Voters everywhere have a timeline of the unfolding crisis in their minds and they all have Donald Trump's dishonesty and incompetence in common..

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February 27, 8:05 AM
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GOP is 'dead and buried' the day McConnell caves and endorses Trump: strategist - Raw Story

GOP is 'dead and buried' the day McConnell caves and endorses Trump: strategist - Raw Story | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Former Republican strategist Tara Setmayer was stunned by new reporting that former President Donald Trump's allies are pushing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) for an endorsement of the former president, and that Trump expects McConnell will cave soon.

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December 18, 2023 9:25 PM
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McConnell’s approval rating sinks to 6 percent: Monmouth poll - TheHill.com

McConnell’s approval rating sinks to 6 percent: Monmouth poll - TheHill.com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) approval rating has sunk to single digits, according to a Monmouth University poll released Monday, leaving him as the lone congressional leader to have a net negative rating from fellow Republicans.  

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September 8, 2023 7:18 PM
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It's 'knives out for Mitch' after GOP leader’s latest health scare: report - Raw Story

It's 'knives out for Mitch' after GOP leader’s latest health scare: report - Raw Story | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is facing calls to step down from his own party after the senate minority leader’s latest health scare, Salon reports.The calls for McConnell to step down follow his freezing during a news conference last month for the second time this summer, according to the report

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August 7, 2023 9:38 AM
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'Retire!' Mitch McConnell loudly booed and heckled at event in his home state - RawStory.com

'Retire!' Mitch McConnell loudly booed and heckled at event in his home state - RawStory.com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was greeted at his home state's premier political event over the weekend with loud boos and chants of "retire!" as the longtime Republican leader faces increased scrutiny following a series of recent health incidents.

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July 27, 2023 4:41 PM
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Tommy Tuberville says his holds on military promotions may have contributed to McConnell freezing - RawStory.com

Tommy Tuberville says his holds on military promotions may have contributed to McConnell freezing - RawStory.com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) said he may be partially to blame for a possible health condition that caused Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to freeze for 20 seconds while speaking on Wednesday.

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July 13, 2023 1:36 PM
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Mitch McConnell defends Clarence Thomas - RawStory.com

Mitch McConnell defends Clarence Thomas - RawStory.com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Republican U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is defending Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas after numerous well-documented reports and allegations of corruption and scandal related to the close personal and financial relationship he and his wife, Ginni Thomas...

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October 12, 2021 11:55 PM
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Why GOP Sen. McConnell lost debt clash and could lose filibuster - MSNBC..com

Why GOP Sen. McConnell lost debt clash and could lose filibuster - MSNBC..com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

After Mitch McConnell blinks in Congress' debt showdown, MSNBC’s Ari Melber and Obama vet Chai Komanduri discuss what the clash reveals about McConnell’s weakness.

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January 2, 2021 2:13 PM
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A party divided: Lindsey Graham slams Mitch McConnell - AlterNet.org

A party divided: Lindsey Graham slams Mitch McConnell - AlterNet.org | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is pushing back against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) over his adamant refusal to bring a vote to the Senate floor for $2,000 direct payments to American workers.

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November 24, 2020 8:01 PM
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On Night Ginsburg Died McConnell Pushed Trump to Nominate Barrett - PBS.org

On Night Ginsburg Died McConnell Pushed Trump to Nominate Barrett - PBS.org | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it
An excerpt from FRONTLINE’s ‘Supreme Revenge: Battle for the Court’ goes inside Sen. McConnell’s swift maneuvering to achieve a 6-3 conservative majority.
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October 3, 2020 6:25 PM
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Mitch McConnell: The Man Who Sold America - RollingStone.com

Mitch McConnell: The Man Who Sold America - RollingStone.com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it
After 40 years of scorched-earth politics and bowing to special interests, will Mitch McConnell finally pay the price?
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May 10, 2020 1:05 AM
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Mitch McConnell Condemned For Approving Judges Instead Of Helping Americans - trofire.com

Mitch McConnell Condemned For Approving Judges Instead Of Helping Americans - trofire.com | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

40 different Rights Groups in the United States have come together to condemn Mitch McConnell for prioritizing the confirmations of conservative judges instead of actually trying to help American people who are struggling during the pandemic. 

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April 2, 2020 10:56 PM
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Nancy Pelosi bashes Mitch McConnell for making excuses for Trump’s COVID-19 response: ‘They can’t handle their jobs’ – Raw Story

Nancy Pelosi bashes Mitch McConnell for making excuses for Trump’s COVID-19 response: ‘They can’t handle their jobs’ – Raw Story | Backstabber Watch | Scoop.it

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is trying to fast-track the next round of coronavirus relief, but the Republicans are dragging their feet and blocking any progress. Speaking to Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC Thursday, Pelosi explained “the American people are very concerned about three things right now, at least...

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The skinflints, cheapskates and misers in the GOP leadership are accustomed to making excuses for Donald Trump, but there is no excuse his weak response to the coronavirus outbreak. GOP leaders who are running for re-election need to decide on whether they will continue to back Trump, or act on behalf of the American people. The wrong decision may be what sends them into retirement, or unemployment.

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