True but don’t overlook the fact that Ryan was chosen and allowed to stay in his job by his weak and feckless colleagues in the House. A similar thing could be said about McConnell.
No argument on that! It appears with the Turtle’s success with getting judges through that the Senate wasn’t as screwed up as the House. Look how many GOP Reps “retired” and didn’t run again (incl Eddie Munster)?
I think the Turtle “shows his tummy” to the alpha dog, which now is Trump. Also, I think Trump hiring the Turtle’s wife as a cabinet officer/hostage gives Trump leverage. “Well, McConnell, get my judges confirmed for the American people as it would be a shame if I had to fire your wife.”
Good analysis. The judges are critically important so I will give Mitch his due for making the progress he has made. But like you I will continue to question his motiviations.
I never thought I’d say this but I’d like to see Lindsey Graham become the senate majority leader.