McConnells source of power is in his ability to raise HUGE amounts of cash, which he then shares with candidates who will kiss his ring. He builds a cadre of those who will follow his lead. The same happens for Pelosi. It is the source of power in DC. If they go off the range, they are cut off from the $$$$$.
This was the biggest driver for having the states call for an Article V convention of states for proposing constitutional amendments.
If the states proposed an amendment to repeal the 17th amendment and it were to be ratified, McConnell would lose his source of power because there would be no more Senate elections, and therefore, no more need for campaign funds.
IMHO, this is why there is such ferocity in attempts to discredit and sow fear and doubt over an Article V convention, because the most likely proposed amendment would be a repeal of Senate elections and the returning of Senate appointments to the state legislatures.
-PJ
McConnell gave money to Murkowski to run as a write in and win against a Republican challenger who was on the ballot. Murkowski hasn’t kissed his ring.
Something which TERM LIMITS would cure. I'd suggest no more than 2 terms (12 years) for Senators. 12 years is a long time.