The Senate Republican Leader emeitrus has no love for Donald Trump…..
The 83 year old McConnell KNOWS the Senate rules like no other….
If he decides against a Trump pick?
Thatperson could be in deep trouble….
But because of McConnell’s history leading his conference through myriad legislative battles and political storms, how he handles the most contentious of Trump’s picks will be watched closely. And could lead others to follow.
“He’s not just another senator now. He has earned his influence for sure. … I don’t know that he wants to play that role, but if he does, he could do it better than anyone,” Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said when asked about the possibility of McConnell giving cover to more center-right members who may not be enthralled with some of Trump’s selections.
“He knows our process and he knows the politics of it very, very well,” Cramer continued. “Just by virtue of his influence — which is earned by experience, not by title — he will always have a bit of a sage role. That’s for sure.” …
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However, McConnell has long been considered by members to be mindful of the conference at large, including the presence of Thune — one of his proteges who served the past six years as his deputy in leadership.
Any decision he makes will likely be with him in mind as he likely will not want to make life more complicated for the new head of the Senate GOP, especially considering the influence he continues to carry.
“Mitch has always been able to carve his own way,” said Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), a top ally of the new leader. “I don’t know which direction he’ll go, but he’ll be working with the conference.”….
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