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To: Nothingburger

There are all types, I guess. McConnell, like Ryan, played ball with the big money, Uniparty power brokers for most of his career, but unlike Ryan, he was savvy enough to maintain enough independence to not be controlled/blackmailed by them. He cooperated with them and, in exchange, received their support - but he didn’t allow himself to be compromised by them. Unlike Ryan, when his old Uniparty bosses were defeated he was not beholden to them (i.e. they didn’t have enough dirt on him to keep him in line) and was able to switch allegiance to Trump.

Although it would be hard to characterize McConnell as a great statesman/defender of the Republic, he ultimately fell on the right side of history so I guess he deserves credit for that.

This is all speculation on my part. Make what you will with it.


31 posted on 09/27/2019 1:27:44 AM PDT by mbrfl
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To: mbrfl
Uniparty power brokers for most of his career, but unlike Ryan, he was savvy enough to maintain enough independence to not be controlled/blackmailed by them.

Mitch married a woman from a rich Chinese family, it's been lucrative for both sides.

42 posted on 09/27/2019 4:24:44 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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Interesting analysis. Thanks for replying to my post.


55 posted on 09/27/2019 6:45:57 AM PDT by Nothingburger
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This is all speculation on my part. Make what you will with it.<<

I tend to agree with you...but “History” is still unfolding...

This “Deep State” thing is FAR deeper then I could have Imagined....Color me naive...

105 posted on 09/29/2019 6:44:18 PM PDT by M-cubed
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