Senators John McCain, Mitch McConnell and Tom Cotton
Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) realized his life's dream on the day he became U.S. Senate Majority Leader. He's now the official top Republican in Congress, the guy in control, head of it all, leader extraordinaire, ready, willing, able, and eager to demonstrate his ability to stand at the vanguard of his caucus.
So he showcases his leadership skill by--and this without any apparent hesitation--signing a dubious letter created, presented, and advanced by first-termer Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas)? Mr. McConnell doesn't pause, he doesn't suggest any in-depth thought on the legality of such a letter, he doesn't wonder if maybe the letter should first be discussed in committee, he doesn't even suggest his caucus take a few days to read the letter more carefully. Some kid, fresh out of nursery school waves a letter in Mitch's face, says it will undermine the president and without thought to the consequences, Mitch adds his signature.
And, when the backlash becomes a nationwide event, instead of stepping up and addressing his decision, he remains conspicuously silent, letting John McCain do the Senate 47's talking.
---> RANDOM THOUGHT: So who really is wearing the GOP's big-boy pants, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell or Kindergarten Senator Tom Cotton? And should we consider Mitch's Underoos on permanent loan to John McCain?
How astute.
ReplyDeleteThat's the short answer.
Just goes to show the impotence of longevity. Er, eh, importance of longevity.
That's the long answer.