Mitch McConnell praises Harry Reid as 'son of Searchlight'

Washington Examiner ^ | March 27, 2015 | Kelly Cohen

[Zakeet]

Mitch McConnell reacted to Harry Reid's impending retirement.

The Senate majority leader had kind words for his Democratic counterpart, who announced Friday he would be retiring in 2016.

"Nothing has ever come easily to this son of Searchlight. Underestimated often, his distinctive grit and determined focus nevertheless saw him through many challenges," McConnell said in a statement. "They continue to make him a formidable opponent today."

[apocalypto]

Mitch’s comments tell me more about him than about H. Reid.

[apocalypto]

Mitch’s comments tell me more about him than about H. Reid.

[broken_arrow1]

Son of Satan.

[windsorknot]

Well, McTurtle got the “son of” part right.

[MadMax, the Grinning Reaper]

Searchlight, Nevada was put off-limits to military servicemen during WW2 because of its whorehouses.

Harry Reid, just following traditions but this time it was how he got his money.

[erod]

Well, Mitch he made you and other Repubs outside Cruz and Lee his b*tch for eight years.

[Gay State Conservative]

I've driven through Searchlight.Even the local brothel looked grubby.A fitting home for Dirty Harry,as played by Dick Smothers in the film “Casino”...a true story about the Mob's control of Vegas during the 70’s.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Reid is a real son-of-something alright.