After committing unforgivable political malpractice by refusing to back GOP Senate candidates who could have won, particularly in Arizona and Alaska, Mitch McConnell said he has the votes to remain GOP leader in the Senate. All we hear from our base is how annoyed they are with him and he’s got the votes?

McConnell: “I have the votes. I will be elected. The only issue is whether we do it sooner or later.” pic.twitter.com/wuuqp5povs

— Greg Price (@greg_price11) November 15, 2022

And he was right.

Mitch McConnell will remain Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge by Rick Scott amid divisions within the party and disappointing midterms. https://t.co/S4a5UsGNEJ

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) November 16, 2022

This is incredibly frustrating to all of us, but it’s the way Washington works and that doesn’t look like it’s going to change any time soon. If you’re looking to blame somebody for this midterm performance, he’s the guy.

Mitch McConnell had one job — and he didn’t get it done.

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