Bevin taking out McConnell would have sent a message. That was thwarted by the GOPe with Trump’s help.
Yep, a businessman protecting his interests.
Cruz and Paul cut a deal with McConnell not to oppose any incumbent Senator against a more conservative challenger in the primaries. So Cruz helped MCConnell not only on his election but ensured he had more power in the Senate. That move also screwed McDaniel.
Neither are pure.
Didn't Mark Levin support McConnell in his run against Bevin?
I am sorry but Bevin is a self-serving, self-important, selfie-obsessed ass. Why would you imagine he would do anything other than what McConnell does? He appointed all of McConnell’s toadies as soon as he became governor of KY.
GOPe "got the message" with Chris McDaniel, and they pulled out all the stops to keep Thad in office.
IMO, history will show this was a Pyrrhic victory that doomed the GOPe candidates for this presidential cycle. The GOP lost millions like me who are saying "no more." The GOP stands for maintaining their perks and power in DC, not for upholding the Constitution.
IOW, I'm no longer swayed by the argument that, if I don't vote for the eventual nominee, I'm essentially casting a vote for Hillary. I'm still Cruz #1, Trump #2 (though it's getting tougher), and there is no #3.
I held my nose for McCain and Romney, and look where that got me. McConnell flat out lied to us, and proved it by going hard left the day after he was handed the Senate.