Beyond a Hot Mess - McConnell Retreats
from Support of Border Deal, Lankford
May Vote Against His Own Legislation
Posted By: 4250Luis, 2/5/2024 10:17:35 PM
Exactly how bad is the “bipartisan” legislation, which should be called called, ‘the border insecurity in exchange for Ukraine money act’? The bill is so bad, and makes things so much worse, that Jame Lankford may end up voting against his own legislative creation. Making matters worse, Mitch McConnell is now pretending the entire fiasco wasn’t his idea; further leaving James Lankford out to dry on his own. (Politico) – […] Several members of GOP leadership came out against the legislation in the past 24 hours, further boxing in Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
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After years of denying they had anything related
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