Mitch McConnell: How the Senate Leader Leveraged His Power Over 17 Years | WSJ

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  • @on2wheels378
    @on2wheels378 10 місяців тому +265

    Term limits! Noone in congress has the guts to introduce a bill into law to make this happen.

    • @jamesbraun9842
      @jamesbraun9842 10 місяців тому +4

      The idea was thrown around a few years ago. (Something like 3 senate terms and 4 house terms). Looked like it would go to the floor and had support until the senators running for a 3rd + term and congress persons running for 4+ terms realized it meant they were effectively ending their career. Everyone else realized it meant they wouldn't be allowed to run for more terms and eventually support for the bill died out.

    • @donniegardner191
      @donniegardner191 10 місяців тому +1

      I would vote for it in a second

    • @SolaceEasy
      @SolaceEasy 10 місяців тому

      Senator Noone? What state?

    • @DanielKolbin
      @DanielKolbin 10 місяців тому

      moment

    • @jamesbraun9842
      @jamesbraun9842 10 місяців тому

      @SolaceEasy Not sure of the person who originally said the idea but do remember ,Trumps right Hand aka Ted Cruz said he'd consider term limits for house and senate members if he was elected president during a Q&A which was than mentioned in a blurb on Fox News ,(at the time when Fox News was still Luke Warm on Trump so it had raised heads.)

  • @aultraman
    @aultraman 10 місяців тому +207

    He declared that Trump was responsible for Jan 6. Yet he voted to NOT impeach Trump. What moral (or lack of) position does this man stand?

    • @jamesbraun9842
      @jamesbraun9842 10 місяців тому +5

      He said there was no point because Trump was on his way out already, and it was impossible to impeach a private citizen.

    • @timogul
      @timogul 10 місяців тому +19

      @@jamesbraun9842Except that it's not impossible to impeach a private citizen, and the vote took place before Trump was out of office, and it could have solved a lot of problems if he'd voted with honor instead of for party.

    • @johnbrattan9341
      @johnbrattan9341 10 місяців тому +3

      @@jamesbraun9842 Take a civics class. McConnell never had one.

  • @willgetbettereventually124
    @willgetbettereventually124 10 місяців тому +342

    One of the worst ever in the senate. He made politics even more terrible.

    • @JayKarpwick
      @JayKarpwick 10 місяців тому +11

      POC - Party Over Country.

    • @iceberg9248
      @iceberg9248 10 місяців тому +1

      Disgusting

  • @uhsarpa517
    @uhsarpa517 10 місяців тому +182

    He is slimmest of the politicians. His hypocrisy is the worst. He is a stain on our institutions.

    • @specialk9999
      @specialk9999 10 місяців тому +5

      His weight moved to the bottom of his chin

    • @SolaceEasy
      @SolaceEasy 10 місяців тому +3

      The reason he's leaving is that he's not even close to slimy compared to the recent crop of crazies.

    • @johnnyrocket9372
      @johnnyrocket9372 10 місяців тому +1

      Be honest, do you think that if roles were reversed Obama was a republican and mitch was a Democrat, would you call him shimmy for blocking the Supreme Court nomination. Your just upset that he pulled it off any the democrats couldn't.

    • @willishere321
      @willishere321 10 місяців тому +2

      @@johnnyrocket9372Yes, I definitely would. I’ll never forget hearing his reasoning for not confirming Garland. It was absurd, unpatriotic, and absent of integrity. Regardless of which party it happened to, the issue is that he unilaterally deprived the people of their voices with his actions. Obama was elected, and with that election came the right (or rather the obligation) to ensure any vacancies on the court be filled. Mitch did something unprecedented and will be a stain in American history.

  • @CapnSnackbeard
    @CapnSnackbeard 10 місяців тому +110

    I agree with Mitch, knowing when to quit is a positive character trait he lacks entirely.

  • @joseledesma2373
    @joseledesma2373 10 місяців тому +110

    The last five years, mitch, mcconnell has been a joke

    • @jameslovell8104
      @jameslovell8104 10 місяців тому +7

      It is long-past due for him to retire. He has hurt the party more than helped these last 5 years.

    • @royblack7305
      @royblack7305 10 місяців тому +1

      Far from a joke he's done more damage to America than anyone on the hill in American history.

    • @timogul
      @timogul 10 місяців тому +4

      You mean the last twenty.

    • @joseledesma2373
      @joseledesma2373 10 місяців тому

      Ok, my bad🤔

  • @Darien135
    @Darien135 10 місяців тому +48

    Politicians older than 67 should go home and enjoy whatever time they have left with their families, money, hobbies. Let the country move forward.

    • @neatoketo6238
      @neatoketo6238 Місяць тому +1

      It's not the age but the mental and physical health that matters. Term limits (2 for senators, 6 for congressmen) would go a long way to reduce corruption. McConnell, Pelosi, Maxine Waters...they're all out of touch old fools at this point refusing to give up power for power's sake.

  • @keitatsutsumi
    @keitatsutsumi 10 місяців тому +16

    sure loved the part where u guys explained how the senate leader leveraged his power over 17 years and not just the last 5 years

  • @thomascope2119
    @thomascope2119 10 місяців тому +26

    Stealing from Donald's Playbook is not a good fit for you

  • @elchicano187
    @elchicano187 10 місяців тому +41

    Wow what a wonderful situation 👏 remember during the pandemic when we needed him most? The people needed help and he turned his back on the people! Good bye 🎉

  • @AndreaDoesYoga
    @AndreaDoesYoga 10 місяців тому +8

    Intriguing to see McConnell's power journey 🎭

  • @whitewhiskers781
    @whitewhiskers781 10 місяців тому +69

    Good bye turtle 🐢

  • @Woozlewuzzleable
    @Woozlewuzzleable 10 місяців тому +45

    He's going back into his shell.

  • @henryblicharz5556
    @henryblicharz5556 10 місяців тому +24

    Mitch , you said it yourself , It’s time to move on , NOW !

  • @donniegardner191
    @donniegardner191 10 місяців тому +10

    I will be so dam happy to see you go

  • @harambetidepod1451
    @harambetidepod1451 10 місяців тому +13

    term limits

  • @FGH9G
    @FGH9G 10 місяців тому +4

    Calling Mitch a turtle is an insult to turtles everywhere.

  • @JRPGGUY
    @JRPGGUY 10 місяців тому +14

    Wont be missed

  • @pro-libertatibus
    @pro-libertatibus 10 місяців тому +11

    Don't slam the door.

  • @jojoavila2217
    @jojoavila2217 10 місяців тому +7

    He was a pay for play dude. Should have stepped down 10 yrs ago.

  • @johnmilovich2195
    @johnmilovich2195 10 місяців тому +23

    A reputation as a master legislative strategist and enabler of Donald Trump. Some legacy👎🏿

    • @SolaceEasy
      @SolaceEasy 10 місяців тому +1

      Hold up rules when they serve you and break them as necessary when they don't.

  • @garyschum-eg1lp
    @garyschum-eg1lp 10 місяців тому +8

    Mitch the craziest unpopular muppet of all time

  • @redpig2627
    @redpig2627 Місяць тому +1

    Sayonnora Mitch!!!!...........................Finally

  • @Jo-cf4tn
    @Jo-cf4tn 10 місяців тому +13

    GOOD RIDDANCE……. DON’T LET THE DOOR HIT YOUR BEHIND 😅😅😅

  • @Sbannmarie
    @Sbannmarie 10 місяців тому +25

    As it’s been said- don’t let the door hit you where the good lord split you.

    • @houseplant1016
      @houseplant1016 10 місяців тому

      zamn, that's a wise quote, gonna remember that one

  • @barbarataylor4893
    @barbarataylor4893 10 місяців тому +13

    This walking mummy has earned his place in history; unfortunate for the people of this country.

  • @salvadorbravo4187
    @salvadorbravo4187 10 місяців тому +2

    It always was about him first, and then our constitution and our country. DISGUSTING!

  • @Cindy_Cyndrella
    @Cindy_Cyndrella 10 місяців тому +5

    No. He needs to STEP DOWN NOW!!!

  • @randyrobertson3440
    @randyrobertson3440 10 місяців тому +2

    He should have stepped down 10 years ago, But his corruption Got the best of Him, You will not be missed Mitch, Not one bit.

  • @tulw2728
    @tulw2728 10 місяців тому +5

    When turtle man begun with his speech , I was like, please don’t freeze, please don’t freeze

  • @kirk902
    @kirk902 10 місяців тому +5

    I'll remember Mitch in a poor light due to 1) blocking a vote on a Supreme Court nominee 2) not voting to impeach Trump.

  • @marymurphy246
    @marymurphy246 10 місяців тому +3

    He has destroyed many careers over the years.Term limits are needed as these important position should not be lifetime employment. Watching this is heartbreaking to think he can last till 2027. Will his last vote be from a wheelchair?

  • @EdwardJackson-wt7uc
    @EdwardJackson-wt7uc 10 місяців тому +4

    He needs to step down today!!!

  • @jeanhendersonharley3228
    @jeanhendersonharley3228 2 місяці тому +1

    Thank god

  • @dinnerwaltz
    @dinnerwaltz 10 місяців тому +17

    McConnell must love China, look at his wife Elaine Chao.
    "Elaine Chao has deep business ties to China at time of US-Chinese competition."--New York Times
    "Elaine Chao, who has garnered popularity in China as the first Chinese-American to become a US cabinet secretary"--CNN
    btw, Elaine Chao's father was a university classmate of the late Chinese President Jiang Zemin.

    • @baileyalueta9294
      @baileyalueta9294 10 місяців тому +1

      She's also from Taiwan which is a distinction you're choosing to ignore. Also, her father went to university prior to the CCP taking power.

  • @enascott5963
    @enascott5963 10 місяців тому +4

    Wish he would leave today! Should have retired 15 to 20 years ago!!!!

  • @sunshinehoward9649
    @sunshinehoward9649 10 місяців тому +3

    Never Merrick Garland on the Supreme Court! Best thing Mitch ever did. merrick Garland is worst ever AG in our history.

  • @steve293
    @steve293 10 місяців тому

    "30 yrs to convince everybody that im an a-hole?" What does it say about our politicians when they thrive to be hated and despised? At the least its blatantly obvious he did more for himself than he ever did for the state of Kentucky.

  • @kevinneblett6749
    @kevinneblett6749 10 місяців тому +2

    Is greatest accomplished is that he got many house speakers to reside or be removed

  • @blackawana
    @blackawana 10 місяців тому +1

    Well, work was my life, too, until MAGA decided to ruin healthcare.

  • @bullcrap9409
    @bullcrap9409 7 місяців тому

    The amount of human suffering, corruption, hatred, and erosion of democracy this one person sowed is obscene.

  • @jacqulinegreen9160
    @jacqulinegreen9160 10 місяців тому +1

    He is hated by many..

  • @greenlightstudios3816
    @greenlightstudios3816 10 місяців тому +5

    Anyone who believes he'll truly leave before the election is in for a awakening.

  • @jlb7741
    @jlb7741 10 місяців тому

    Old corrupt politicians never learn.

  • @SharonTaylor-q7h
    @SharonTaylor-q7h 10 місяців тому +2

    It's about time that you step down ok

  • @aselfieb
    @aselfieb 10 місяців тому +8

    I'm favoured, $28k every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America.

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      @KateMarez 10 місяців тому

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      @aselfieb 10 місяців тому +1

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    • @aselfieb
      @aselfieb 10 місяців тому

      Big thanks to Elizabeth Ann graney

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      @aselfieb 10 місяців тому

      Her top notch guidance and expertise on
      digital market changed the game for me

    • @aselfieb
      @aselfieb 10 місяців тому

      She's always active on What's APK

  • @daniel-in5qj
    @daniel-in5qj 10 місяців тому +3

    He’s more upset about no more kick back’s from foreign aid.

  • @meilankuo5532
    @meilankuo5532 10 місяців тому +5

    👍👍👍Rino go

  • @bobilks
    @bobilks 10 місяців тому

    Ngl I was cracked up by Obama’s line😂 cannot imagine a worse person to have a drink with than Mitch loll

  • @blackawana
    @blackawana 10 місяців тому +2

    Of course, WSJ will act like he is a god, instead of the hater, bigot, grifter, Chinese colluder he really was. Get real.

  • @khorkienjoo5292
    @khorkienjoo5292 10 місяців тому

    So long, Darth McConnell. You won't be missed.

  • @garyschum-eg1lp
    @garyschum-eg1lp 10 місяців тому +5

    Mitch nobody will miss your leadershit

  • @BuzzJones-e1e
    @BuzzJones-e1e 10 місяців тому

    This guy can't even do "The five knuckled rotating shuffle"

  • @Pictureinpicture77
    @Pictureinpicture77 10 місяців тому +3

    17 years of corrupted snowman 😅😅😅😅😅

  • @melanie67-j8j
    @melanie67-j8j 10 місяців тому +3

    Mitch, please leave now!!!

  • @matthewlam9416
    @matthewlam9416 10 місяців тому +3

    Can this be related to someone’s death?

  • @MarkHicks-m5n
    @MarkHicks-m5n 10 місяців тому

    You won't be missed

  • @sylviewalker7560
    @sylviewalker7560 10 місяців тому +11

    McConnell forgot to take his legacy with him: Trump and MAGA chaos

  • @andresmattos7541
    @andresmattos7541 10 місяців тому +4

    N E X T B I D E N. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @terryandrews7271
    @terryandrews7271 10 місяців тому

    If only there had been a bus 17 years ago That ran across the crossword, Whoops.
    What a different world

  • @JuaqiemMckelvy3214
    @JuaqiemMckelvy3214 10 місяців тому +4

    He has no soul
    🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @warcotm
    @warcotm 10 місяців тому +4

    The evil turtle must go!

  • @cstnfacu
    @cstnfacu 10 місяців тому +1

    Glitch McConnel should have been gone a long time ago

  • @geducam
    @geducam 10 місяців тому +1

    The evil himself.

  • @shlokpatel3611
    @shlokpatel3611 10 місяців тому

    No matter what you say about him,he did get results for his party,and without him,the seat will be replaced by a MAGA conservative

  • @michaelhiesberger8114
    @michaelhiesberger8114 10 місяців тому

    He is being forced out. Drain the cess pool

  • @patc1764
    @patc1764 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank God… finally

  • @JuaqiemMckelvy3214
    @JuaqiemMckelvy3214 10 місяців тому +7

    Bye Mr Turtle.
    🤡

    • @RC_2002
      @RC_2002 10 місяців тому

      Stop insulting Turtles

  • @tulw2728
    @tulw2728 10 місяців тому +2

    Nothing lasts forever! Even turtles expire.

  • @stellabella8224
    @stellabella8224 10 місяців тому +3

    By, By, Mitch.

  • @mustafadahir9852
    @mustafadahir9852 10 місяців тому

    I hope the senate would be a better place for the American people without him.

  • @CarlFilby-i4h
    @CarlFilby-i4h 10 місяців тому

    WE NEED TO STOP CAREER LEECHES (aka career politicians). POLITICIANS NEED TO BE PART-TIME MOUTH-PIECES & FULL TIME WORKERS. RETURN TO ZERO PAY FOR WORDS & FULL TIME FOR ACTIONS

  • @Larry-y2i
    @Larry-y2i 10 місяців тому +2

    The Grim Reaper, A name He wore proudly for 39 years, Don't sound Sad now You Are Evil, Just Go Home Now.*

  • @smartguy724
    @smartguy724 10 місяців тому

    He’s still a senator. So he still has influence to continue to make a mess of the future generation. He’s just doesn’t want to be the leader
    Dude is as evil as it comes

  • @auro1986
    @auro1986 10 місяців тому

    how? he used to plan what wsj should show

  • @EbenezerNimh
    @EbenezerNimh 10 місяців тому

    Oh Mitch stop the bs just go ok.

  • @danielperez-cp7fo
    @danielperez-cp7fo 10 місяців тому +1

    I really hope he never finds rest whatever is left of his life

  • @ttrnarayanan
    @ttrnarayanan 10 місяців тому

    Please elect a candidate who is anti war

  • @douglasfoster2215
    @douglasfoster2215 10 місяців тому

    Let's do some research on how many of his family members are cashing in on our tax money.

  • @post_eternity
    @post_eternity 10 місяців тому

    I have many faults but misunderstanding politics is not one of them

  • @CarlFilby-i4h
    @CarlFilby-i4h 10 місяців тому

    Exactly why exactly why we need Perm Limits..old guard ideology SHOULD NOT DOOM US FUTURE

  • @Nadinetherescuehound
    @Nadinetherescuehound 10 місяців тому

    I wonder how full his diaper was during this speech. Term limits and age limits need to happen.

  • @benjaminlehman3221
    @benjaminlehman3221 10 місяців тому

    TERM LIMITS!

  • @danguest5379
    @danguest5379 10 місяців тому

    Karma doesn't forget !

  • @kristensorensen2219
    @kristensorensen2219 10 місяців тому +1

    He wants to leave in a box. He won't ever retire.

  • @joeltolbert3152
    @joeltolbert3152 10 місяців тому

    Did y'all see other countries, saying he's power greedy or he need to step down??.. nah if America can mind their business n focus on constitution change maybe the world will b peaceful

  • @hmoobxwb1448
    @hmoobxwb1448 10 місяців тому +1

    They all need to retire and enjoyed life for a litle while

    • @00000000000101010
      @00000000000101010 10 місяців тому

      not sure they deserve to enjoy life, maybe they should spend some time thinking about what they've done.

    • @00000000000101010
      @00000000000101010 10 місяців тому

      and for what, so his party "wins" how is ruining our government a win for anyone?

    • @00000000000101010
      @00000000000101010 10 місяців тому

      and he's still going to be tottering around the senate like Feinstein did for way too long, his term ends in 2027 for god sake, will probably die in office given the state of his health.

  • @JoshGibson-fb7mf
    @JoshGibson-fb7mf 10 місяців тому

    TERM LIMITS

  • @mchyinLyons
    @mchyinLyons 10 місяців тому

    Don't you mean abused his power

  • @JudgeDredd_
    @JudgeDredd_ 10 місяців тому +7

    🐢

  • @sandymedeiros8414
    @sandymedeiros8414 10 місяців тому +1

    Good move on!!!!

  • @observer8736
    @observer8736 10 місяців тому +2

    I wish him the best of luck! I hope that others will leave too. Just enjoy the rest of your life politicians. You got everything over the years unlike ordinary citizens.

  • @krizzay95
    @krizzay95 10 місяців тому

    America needs conservatism, not populism but the pendulum needs to swing back towards more conservative/traditional values... Just my opinion

  • @joewynn1
    @joewynn1 2 місяці тому

    he has help ruined this country and he will answer to God Almighty

  • @DakotaFord592
    @DakotaFord592 10 місяців тому +1

    The villain has stepped down

  • @Madden415
    @Madden415 5 місяців тому

    This guy was there worst

  • @Photobuffeddy1314
    @Photobuffeddy1314 10 місяців тому +2

    B- mtchy .. lol 😝

  • @JaneDoe-ek4ue
    @JaneDoe-ek4ue 10 місяців тому +6

    Why wait untill December? Hope you and your wife moves to china.

  • @Johnnywhamo
    @Johnnywhamo 10 місяців тому +1

    "One of life's most underappreciated talents is to know when it's time to move on to life's next chapter,"
    "So I stand before you today ... to say that this will be my last term as Republican leader of the Senate.
    It must be noted it took Senator McConnell 4-1/2 hours to make this announcement as he stared off into an endless void at times seemingly in search for the appropriate words for this momentous occasion.

  • @verareiki9263
    @verareiki9263 10 місяців тому

    How can you talk about anything Mr.And you sold out the American people and stackt a Supreme Court. You need to sit down and be quiet😂😢