“Mitch is simply too old. Did the GOP not think this through before the last election?”
The Puppet master desired for McConnell to retain his position, as they didn’t have a suitable replacement for Mitch in mind, hindering the possibility of a fresh compromise person stepping in.
“Did the GOP not think this through before the last election?”
Of course they thought it through, which is why they continue supporting the same corrupt people who have been in office for decades.