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The Rise and Fall of Mitch McConnell: A Political Odyssey

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Mitch McConnell's journey from power to retirement, leaving a political void behind. What will his departure mean for the GOP? Find out more!

Mitch McConnell, the GOP leader, is navigating through a season of losses with frustration and a strategic mindset. As he prepares to step down, his legacy as a strategist remains intact despite recent setbacks. McConnell's departure marks the end of an era, leaving a political landscape changed by his influence.

A pivotal figure in American politics, McConnell's controversial tenure has been marked by both admiration and criticism. His refusal to stop Trump and his role in enabling authoritarianism have shaped his political eulogy. The repercussions of his leadership style on the Supreme Court, Congress, and the rise of oligarchy are topics of intense debate.

With McConnell's exit, the Senate GOP faces uncertainty in choosing his successor. The decision could signal a shift in Republican strategy, posing new challenges for the party in the upcoming year. McConnell's departure raises questions about the future direction of the GOP and the political dynamics that will follow.

As McConnell prepares to finish his Senate term, ending in 2027, speculation surrounds his final moves. Will he unveil one last political maneuver? His retirement announcement has sparked curiosity and anticipation within political circles.

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Inside Mitch McConnell's Season of Losses (Politico)

The GOP leader is frustrated and vexed but as clear-sighted as ever in his strategy. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell departs the ...

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The end of Mitch McConnell (The.Ink)

The man who broke America is finally stepping down, leaving us an oligarchy on the rise, a broken Supreme Court and Congress, and Trump.

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Mitch McConnell Had the Power to Stop Trump and He Refused (New York Magazine)

A political eulogy for Mitch McConnell, an enabler of authoritarianism in the form of Donald Trump, who he enabled and abetted for years.

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Sen. Mitch McConnell will step down down from leadership role in ... (Connecticut Public Radio)

McConnell plans to finish his Senate term, which ends in 2027. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Scott Jennings, longtime adviser to McConnell, ...

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A Biden-Trump Border Showdown, and Mitch McConnell's Exit (The New York Times)

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Mitch McConnell Is Leaving as Senate GOP Leader. Who Will Take ... (The Wall Street Journal)

Choice of a successor could signal a new direction for Republicans as challenges await next year.

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Mitch McConnell may have one last trick up his sleeve (UnHerd)

The 1984 Reagan landslide first carried Mitch McConnell into the United States Senate. After declaring that he would step down as Republican leader later ...

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Sen. Mitch McConnell's retirement raises question: When is the right ... (USA TODAY)

The Senate's Republican leader says for him, 'it's time to move on to life's next chapter.' But it isn't always easy to figure out how and when to do that.

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Mitch McConnell to step down from GOP leadership position in the ... (Saudi Gazette)

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will step down as GOP leader in November, the Kentucky Republican announced on the Senate floor Wednesday, ...

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Jimmy Fallon Says Mitch McConnell Stepping Down 'Can Only ... (Yahoo! Voices)

The "Tonight Show" host reacted to news that the 82-year-old Republican will step down from Senate leadership in November.

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Mitch McConnell broke Congress and gave us an all-powerful ... (Vox)

Say goodbye to the GOP leader, but not the imperious Supreme Court that is his legacy.

Sen. Mitch McConnell will step down down from leadership role in ... (WUNC)

McConnell plans to finish his Senate term, which ends in 2027. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Scott Jennings, longtime adviser to McConnell, ...

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McConnell's legacy: Conservative courts for a generation (Axios)

The big picture: The single moment McConnell might be most remembered for is preventing former President Obama from filling a Supreme Court vacancy in 2016. In ...

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Good Riddance to Mitch McConnell, an Enemy of Democracy (The Nation)

He stole Supreme Court seats, thwarted accountability for Donald Trump, and left a trail of partisan destruction in his wake.

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Jimmy Kimmel on Mitch McConnell stepping down to 'spend more ... (The Guardian)

Late-night hosts discuss the Senate Republican leader and Trump's less-than-stellar Michigan primary performance.

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Sen. John Cornyn Runs For GOP Leader—Here's Who Else Could ... (Forbes)

McConnell will end his tenure as the longest-serving Senate leader in history in November, he announced Wednesday.

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Democrats Are About To Discover How Much They Needed Mitch ... (TIME)

This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME's politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. To liberals, Mitch McConnell ...

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Who will replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate's top Republican? (BBC News)

The three "Johns" and a senator who challenged Mr McConnell for his post are considered likely successors.

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Mitch McConnell Ends an Era for the Senate, the GOP, and Himself (The New York Times)

The forces of change in Republican politics caught up to the longtime Senate leader, but he won't be exiting the stage just yet.

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Opinion | We'll Miss Mitch McConnell (The Wall Street Journal)

As we head for another Trump-Biden race, the doctors are fleeing the congressional asylum.

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Q&A: Knowing When to Go: Mitch McConnell's Senate Leadership Exit (University of Virginia)

After 40 years, he's moving on. U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said he possesses “one of life's most underappreciated talents” and he plans to ...

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Three men named John: Senators begin jockeying to replace Mitch ... (NBC News)

Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader? Three men named John — Sens. Barrasso, Thune and Cornyn — are the frontrunners.

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Are the top candidates to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate ... (WLS-TV)

Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. John Thune and more position themselves to take Mitch McConnell's place as Senate Republican leader.

Sen. Mitch McConnell will step down down from leadership role in ... (90.5 WESA)

McConnell plans to finish his Senate term, which ends in 2027. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Scott Jennings, longtime adviser to McConnell, ...

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Are the top candidates to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate ... (KGO-TV)

Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. John Thune and more position themselves to take Mitch McConnell's place as Senate Republican leader.

Sen. Mitch McConnell will step down down from leadership role in ... (KCBX)

McConnell plans to finish his Senate term, which ends in 2027. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Scott Jennings, longtime adviser to McConnell, ...

What does Sen. Mitch McConnell giving up his leadership post ... (WUNC)

NPR's A Martinez talks to political scientist Stephen Voss about Sen. Mitch McConnell's impact on his home state of Kentucky after the news that he'll step ...

What does Sen. Mitch McConnell giving up his leadership post ... (Connecticut Public Radio)

NPR's A Martinez talks to political scientist Stephen Voss about Sen. Mitch McConnell's impact on his home state of Kentucky after the news that he'll step ...

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How Mitch McConnell changed America (Politico)

When Kentucky Republican Mitch McConnell steps down as GOP minority leader in November, the longest stint atop Senate leadership in American history will ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell will step down down from leadership role in ... (KRWG)

McConnell plans to finish his Senate term, which ends in 2027. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Scott Jennings, longtime adviser to McConnell, ...

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