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(10,678 posts) Tue Apr 23, 2019, 10:25 AM Apr 2019

Mitch McConnell threatens to block everything if Trump loses in 2020 [View all]

Mitch McConnell threatens to block everything if Trump loses in 2020
Mitch McConnell is already threatening to bring the country to a screeching halt if voters get rid of Trump.
https://shareblue.com/mitch-mcconnell-threat-obstruction-trump-2020-grim-reaper/

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is threatening to kill popular legislation and policies if voters elect a Democratic president in the 2020 election.

"If I'm still the majority leader in the Senate [in 2020], think of me as the Grim Reaper," McConnell told voters in Owensboro, Kentucky, on Monday. "None of that stuff is going to pass."

That stuff McConnell is so eager to kill? Popular progressive ideas like the Green New Deal and Medicare for All, which would help to clean up the environment and provide even more access to affordable health care. Even if voters reject Trump and the Republican agenda in 2020, McConnell is determined to do what he wants rather than what the voters want.

"I guarantee you that if I'm the last man standing and I'm still the majority leader, it ain't happening," he said. "I can promise you."

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Now McConnell is openly stating he will resort to the same tactics again. If America elects a Democratic president, McConnell will do everything in his power to stop the will of the voters. Again.

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Mitch McConnell threatens to block everything if Trump loses in 2020 [View all] dajoki Apr 2019 OP

Republicans have a backbone manor321 Apr 2019 #1

NO they do NOT have backbones, they are TRAITORS for FUCK SAKE Eliot Rosewater Apr 2019 #53

Republicans are traitors and they have a backbone manor321 Apr 2019 #58

For fuck sake, i give up Eliot Rosewater Apr 2019 #59

I Wish You Were Wrong corbettkroehler Apr 2019 #90

No, they just give their base enough to keep them hungry. They serve the 1%, a wholly different cons mahina Apr 2019 #107

That didn't take backbone, that only took greed and self-interest. Surely you don't think ... marble falls Apr 2019 #104

That's not what he said... Baconator Apr 2019 #134

Stupid RichardRay Apr 2019 #112

Democrats need to fight Republicans the way Republicans fight Democrats. Just do it. TeamPooka Apr 2019 #55

That's the point of our dilemma. We need to be sharper and harder about our defense of democracy! The Wielding Truth Apr 2019 #101

Breaking laws and taking cheap shots are OK? marble falls Apr 2019 #122

that is not what i said. I talked about following through on a legislative agenda regardless of the TeamPooka Apr 2019 #123

It's having the majority that makes the difference. JohnZSmith Apr 2019 #133

They also win votes because... dajoki Apr 2019 #140

Tell it to Bernie. I am told he is a Democrat. ehrnst Apr 2019 #71

Democracy For America Action Classifies Sanders As A Democrat corbettkroehler Apr 2019 #94

Perhaps you were unclear as to which post I was responding to: ehrnst Apr 2019 #95

Post removed Post removed Apr 2019 #98

Bernie *turned down the Democratic nomination* in VT to run as an Independent ehrnst Apr 2019 #100

He caucuses with the Dems and is a reliable vote in the Senate. 11 Bravo Apr 2019 #106

My point to that poster was that is that no, Sanders is not a Democratic Senator, no matter what ehrnst Apr 2019 #108

We can do both... dajoki Apr 2019 #109

I agree. I will defer to Speaker Pelosi's judgement on next steps. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2019 #111

It wouldn't be DU if somebody didn't find a way to bash a Democrat. RandySF Apr 2019 #105

In this case the best defense is a better offense. olegramps Apr 2019 #139

Maybe you'll lose too. Corgigal Apr 2019 #2

I question the human part??? LakeArenal Apr 2019 #7

Agreed Corgigal Apr 2019 #8

Everybody knows McConnell will block everything; he's very helpful to Dems by repeating that point. lagomorph777 Apr 2019 #29

No fool. He's rallying division, Hortensis Apr 2019 #45

He's also getting revenge on all his "classmates" for correctly pointing out that he looks a turtle. DemocracyMouse Apr 2019 #72

Lol. No doubt. All the sweeter because he wouldn't Hortensis Apr 2019 #96

This is his play to his constituents... thesquanderer Apr 2019 #42

Fr4ench revolution time !!! off with his NON - HUMAN head !!! He's a monster. trueblue2007 Apr 2019 #92

Turtle soup anyone? SergeStorms Apr 2019 #120

Or maybe.. cannabis_flower Apr 2019 #93

A good chance Mitch won't be around to block anything kentuck Apr 2019 #3

And the Russian hackers have him in the 60's. Mr. Evil Apr 2019 #35

Where are the Hackers for Democracy? -nt CrispyQ Apr 2019 #82

Good question. Mr. Evil Apr 2019 #83

I remember Baconator Apr 2019 #135

Useless attention grabbers. we can do it Apr 2019 #138

That's what I'm thinking PatSeg Apr 2019 #50

the fix is in.. mountain grammy Apr 2019 #54

If we MyOwnPeace Apr 2019 #76

Agree. mountain grammy Apr 2019 #110

He blocks everything already, who's he directing this threat at? Kota Apr 2019 #4

+1 ffr Apr 2019 #17

Right! Thekaspervote Apr 2019 #27

He's telling this to the KY voters FakeNoose Apr 2019 #113

Aaand this goes right into the first attack-ad. DetlefK Apr 2019 #5

It BETTER go into the first attack ad! calimary Apr 2019 #18

And not just in Kentucky MurrayDelph Apr 2019 #47

That's exactly how it should read, too pandr32 Apr 2019 #51

Perfect. Not only does it argue for voting HIM out of office, Chemisse Apr 2019 #99

He is saying he will continue to be an asshole NYMinute Apr 2019 #6

He is up for reelection in 2020, I think. Sanity Claws Apr 2019 #9

The remedy is clear dhol82 Apr 2019 #10

Possibly, Amy McGrath or Matt Jones PunkinPi Apr 2019 #14

Good to know dhol82 Apr 2019 #31

I usually don't advocate for this, but... moose65 Apr 2019 #103

I don't think any of them actually want to be a senator from Kentucky. dhol82 Apr 2019 #116

More reason to resist duforsure Apr 2019 #11

So lets make him the Minority leader Soxfan58 Apr 2019 #12

+1 ffr Apr 2019 #19

THAT MyOwnPeace Apr 2019 #114

Gee Mitch, if you and the republicans lose the Senate how would you do that? still_one Apr 2019 #13

It's called the Filibuster. maxsolomon Apr 2019 #57

Nuclear option. Still In Wisconsin Apr 2019 #63

Legit approach. maxsolomon Apr 2019 #65

McConnel already broke the rules. No more filibuster. What is good for the goose is good for the still_one Apr 2019 #67

There is still a Filibuster. maxsolomon Apr 2019 #73

Now all we need to do is elect Democratic Senators Progressive dog Apr 2019 #15

So you're willing to cut off the planet's nose to spite Jill Stein???? hedda_foil Apr 2019 #66

No, I'm not willing to destroy the US economy Progressive dog Apr 2019 #141

in other words, to hell with America. :( Kurt V. Apr 2019 #16

he really hates helping anyone put his paymasters RT Atlanta Apr 2019 #20

When did Republicans stop obstructing Democrats? watoos Apr 2019 #21

OK, then, Mitch. We'll elect a majority in the Senate, too. MineralMan Apr 2019 #22

His same old lettuce ration is getting a bit wilted... FailureToCommunicate Apr 2019 #23

What an asshole patphil Apr 2019 #24

Hey Yertle, senators can be impeached, too. n/t geardaddy Apr 2019 #25

Ok bigmouth Butterflylady Apr 2019 #26

So good ol' Mitchie McTurtle spartan61 Apr 2019 #28

So he threatens to keep doing what he has been doing all along. iscooterliberally Apr 2019 #30

we need to target Kentucky handmade34 Apr 2019 #32

Actually, it worked out great for him. trev Apr 2019 #33

What makes this chucklehead ellie Apr 2019 #34

If this is on tape it will be a great opposition commercial against him in 2020 kimbutgar Apr 2019 #36

So I guess this shithead is confirming he'll be running for another term. BlueStater Apr 2019 #37

That ought to be illegal FiveGoodMen Apr 2019 #38

This wasn't obvious with Merrick Garland? GOTV or we will live with the consequences. 33taw Apr 2019 #39

We know that, from experience. He doesn't have to say it. Truck on, Democrats! Truck on! nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2019 #40

The Green New Deal could be a real benefit to rural and smaller communities. Lonestarblue Apr 2019 #41

What a surprise. ooky Apr 2019 #43

the Senate democrats when they retake the Senate in 2020 could do the nuclear option beachbum bob Apr 2019 #44

"Would 40 GOP senators support a complete blockade of Senate business?" You must be kidding! hedda_foil Apr 2019 #69

actually, they really can't stop appointments, McConnel already pulled that now, as for legislation beachbum bob Apr 2019 #80

He should run his re-election campaign on that. Turbineguy Apr 2019 #46

He will, in essence. maxsolomon Apr 2019 #60

Hopefully, he will be trying to block Bubba from louis-t Apr 2019 #48

Wait, you're calling for McConnell to be Prison Raped? maxsolomon Apr 2019 #64

In other words, It's Tuesday. Tiggeroshii Apr 2019 #49

Trump's lap dog Mitch... BlueJac Apr 2019 #52

You don't give him enough credit maxsolomon Apr 2019 #75

If. n/t Harker Apr 2019 #56

He'd do it anyway wryter2000 Apr 2019 #61

I'd like to play that quote for every single Democrat who touts the virtues of bipartisanship. Still In Wisconsin Apr 2019 #62

So.... charliea Apr 2019 #68

The Ping May should go down - with Bitchy Mitchy in it. sandensea Apr 2019 #70

and the sun still rises in the east.. stillcool Apr 2019 #74

What one great campaign ad this will be for his INdemo Apr 2019 #77

The party has no interest in democratic governance. Thunderbeast Apr 2019 #78

He needs to be tied in with Putin and Russia. LiberalFighter Apr 2019 #79

Someone's getting a little testy. :D C Moon Apr 2019 #81

McConnell should be sitting on a curb after 2020 election. Rene Apr 2019 #84

I'm sure if our candidate is a bi-partisany type shanny Apr 2019 #85

Re-election SMoss Apr 2019 #86

isn't there anyone of a high profile that can challenge this POS? RussBLib Apr 2019 #87

Try the salmon mousse, Mitch. n/t Harker Apr 2019 #88

There's no sense in yelling at Mitch over this, politics is what it is. Tarc Apr 2019 #89

Mitch McConnell should think about gldstwmn Apr 2019 #91

Since he'll be in the minority, he can't do shit! MoonRiver Apr 2019 #97

What else is new? BeyondGeography Apr 2019 #102

Mitch just made it easier to defeat him. ElementaryPenguin Apr 2019 #115

How is that different than what he already does? Bettie Apr 2019 #117

Then we must make sure your ass is GONE. nt Ferrets are Cool Apr 2019 #118

This depends on Republicans still being the majority in the Senate. Shoonra Apr 2019 #119

What? A new strategy from McConnell? Wow - very impressive. Firestorm49 Apr 2019 #121

Once a traitor always a traitor...................right Moscow Mitch turbinetree Apr 2019 #124

I prefer Cocaine Mitch...and Blankenship's unhinged ads Moostache Apr 2019 #128

Hopefully this mother fucker will drop dead Horse with no Name Apr 2019 #125

How is this different radical noodle Apr 2019 #126

I think I'm having a dejavu all over again. Mitch, you tried that once. We're on to you now. Nitram Apr 2019 #127

kentucky sucks orleans Apr 2019 #129

Ditch Mitch Campaign Linda Ed Apr 2019 #130

What else is new under the sun?? Rhiannon12866 Apr 2019 #131

McTurtle is going to be too busy... JohnZSmith Apr 2019 #132

It's clear McConnell doesn't care anything about his COUNTRY . raccoon Apr 2019 #136

Moscow Mitch duforsure Apr 2019 #137