Mitch McConnell wants to win with the help of Russians

[UCmeNdc]

Back in May, Mitch McConnell passed a milestone: over 100 pieces of legislation that were passed by the Democratic-controlled House have been halted by the Senate majority leader before they ever got a vote. McConnell bragged about turning the Senate into a legislative cemetery, and he’s being a good crypt-keeper by making sure that even the most critical bills are dead on arrival.

That includes sorely needed legislation that would provide election security for 2020. As The New York Times reports, McConnell is blocking any vote on a bill that would provide funds to secure state and local election facilities against exactly the sort of attack that Russia carried out successfully in 2016. McConnell is also blocking legislation designed to force companies such as Facebook and Twitter to be more transparent about the sources of political ads.

McConnell is protecting Russia’s hacking. McConnell is protecting Russia’s social media campaign.

What else could McConnell do to grease the skids for more Kremlin interference? Well, he could make it harder to conduct a quick response when hacking or other interference is detected. And he has. In fact, McConnell has told Republican senators that he absolutely does not intend to address concerns about campaign security. Even though other Republicans seem to be worried that failing to do something about security for 2020 might make the party seem weak, McConnell is steadfast … about actually being weak.

It’s almost as if McConnell’s 2016 performance, during which he refused to sign on to a bipartisan condemnation of Russian interference and threatened President Obama with accusations that he was meddling in the election should the administration speak out more forcefully, was just a cover for genuinely wanting Russia’s thumb on the scale. No, wait. It’s exactly like that.

In 2016, McConnell did sign on to a bipartisan letter demanding legislation aimed at improving security. But now that the exact bill that letter described is sitting on his desk, he’s not routing it anywhere but to the circular file.



https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2019/6/12/1864253/-Mitch-McConnell-making-sure-that-Russia-is-welcome-to-screw-with-the-2020-election

[DFW]

1. I doubt McConnell is that picky

He wants to win, period. Whether it's with the help of the Russians, the Albanians, the Hungarians, the Saudis, or the ghosts of Jefferson Davis, Benedict Arnold, and Benito Mussolini, I'm sure it makes no difference to him. As long as he keeps his position as Senate Majority Leader, I doubt he is very particular with respect as to whose help is necessary for him to achieve that goal.

[Frustratedlady]

2. Isn't there some provision in the Constitution that would rectify a McConnell type?

It seems everything else is pretty well covered, but I suppose the forefathers couldn't imagine an asshole like the turtle who could basically shut down the Senate and Congress, as a whole...even get by with bragging about it!!!

I think that over the last years during Obama's administration and the years since 2016, McConnell has amassed power far beyond what he should be allowed to have. Now, with his wife, her family and his favors from her department, there surely must be a remedy.

Hoping he gets voted out of office is a longshot. How many terms has he won?

That slimy grin on his mug is more than I can tolerate...even worse than Trump's sick look.

I feel like we're being ruled by a mafia that pulls all their crimes "in your face" and there's nothing you can do about it.

[BigmanPigman]

3. He is getting $$$ from Putin too.

He and other GOP reps have benefited financially and that is all they care about. Russian money went into the RNC and into many reps' campaigns. And don't forget about the dirty money from Russia through the NRA. Why would they want to stop it? Party and $$$ over country is their motto.

[2naSalit]

4. And China...nt

[Wounded Bear]

5. Oh how I wish this was the Onion...

[Skittles]

6. he knows Trump will need Russia's help again

it's obvious

[UCmeNdc]

7. This is the best kept secret in Washington.

The Republicans want Putin to interfere in our elections.

(Also China and Saudi Arabia are not far behind)

[sarabelle]

8. And don't forget his Chinese in-laws. nt

[OrlandoDem2]

9. Why are we not taking to the streets over this? We need protests,

We need rallies and speeches. Mitch must be exposed!

[live love laugh]

10. That is a Democratic election campaign ad waiting to happen. Hope it is. nt

[Martin Eden]

11. Obviously, McConnell and his party benefit from Russian assaults on our democracy

In essence, today's Republican Party -- especaiily their leader in the Senate and in the White House -- are an assault on our democracy.