Anyone who can do a better job of framing the argument for small government and rally people to the cause. Right now its half assed and lip service.
http://mcconnell.senate.gov/
His landslide victory on November 5, 1996, made Mitch McConnell the only Republican in Kentucky history to be elected to three full terms in the United States Senate. In fact, until Jim Bunning's election to the Senate in 1998, McConnell, Kentucky's senior senator, had been the only Kentucky Republican to win a statewide race since 1967.
Named by several national publications, including Congressional Quarterly and George magazine, as one of Washington's most powerful people, McConnell currently serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee, which has jurisdiction over federal election law and the administration of the Senate.
McConnell also held the honor of being named the Chairman of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, which directed the planning and production of President George W. Bush's Inauguration as the 43rd President of the United States. As Chairman, McConnell served as emcee of the 2001 Inauguration Ceremony and escorted President Bush throughout the day's festivities.
McConnell also serves as Ranking Member of the Foreign Operations Appropriations Subcommittee, a key foreign policy committee, and a senior member of the Agriculture and Appropriations Committees, and as a member of the Judiciary Committee. Serving on these committees has allowed McConnell to become involved in a broad array of issues critical to Kentucky and the nation. Consequently, McConnell is a familiar face on network and cable television public affairs programs. He is also a frequent contributor of opinion pieces to national newspapers, including The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal. For the second year in a row, McConnell was a top national draw on Sunday news shows, appearing on more Sunday programs than nearly every other member of Congress. McConnell was a regular on NBC's Meet the Press, FOX News Sunday, ABC's This Week, CNN's Late Edition and CBS's Face the Nation.
Washington news bookers and producers also sought McConnell out for appearances on several cable political shows. McConnell appeared on nearly 50 cable news programs during 2000, including repeat performances on MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews, CNN's Crossfire and Inside Politics, and FOX's Special Report and The Beltway Boys. McConnell offered regular comment on a wide range of issues including the 2000 elections, tax relief, Social Security reform and foreign affairs.
From January 1997 - January 2001, McConnell served as Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC). As Chairman, McConnell was responsible for developing and supporting the campaigns of Republican Senate candidates. He also helped Republicans maintain control of the Senate for four Congresses in a row, a feat which has not been accomplished since the 1920's.
Born on February 20, 1942, and raised in South Louisville, McConnell's leadership ability was recognized early on as student body president in high school; College of Arts and Sciences student body president at the University of Louisville (where he received a B.A. with honors); and at the University of Kentucky's College of Law where he was elected president of the Student Bar Association. McConnell's political ascension continued as an intern with Senator John Sherman Cooper, chief legislative assistant to Senator Marlow Cook, and deputy assistant attorney general under President Gerald R. Ford. Before being elected to the United States Senate, McConnell served as County Judge-Executive in Jefferson County, Kentucky from 1978 to 1984.
Senator McConnell is married to Secretary of Labor Elaine L. Chao. Previously, Secretary Chao served as president of the United Way of America and director of the Peace Corps. He is the father of three daughters: Elly, Claire, and Porter.