I don’t think McConnell thinks that.
Didn’t he tell Flakey to stuff it where the sun don’t shine?
Yes, but Flake holds a lot of power in a 51-49 Senate where he refuses to vote for any judicial nominees. What a bitter rat. In a Just world, he would be ostracized by all. In the swamp, he probably has his job at CNN as a “Republican” all lined up.