National Public Radio

Mitch McConnell Has Long Argued For More Money In Politics

“Senate Majority Leader McConnell is one of the few politicians who argues for more money in politics. His stance led to a decades-long fight with Sen. John McCain, who pushed for donation limits.”

“There’s too much money washing around. And this money makes good people do bad things and bad people do worse things.” —Senator John McCain

“We do it because we’d like to win – because we’d like to win.” —Senator Mitch McConnell

Newsweek

McConnell’s Wife’s Family Business Appears on Trump Admin’s List of Companies That Received Most PPP Money

“A shipping business started by Department of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s family received at least $350,000 in loans set aside for companies struggling as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to data published Monday by the U.S. Small Business Administration.”

The New York Times

As the Coronavirus Spreads, Drug Pricing Legislation Remains Stalled

“Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the majority leader, who has raised more than $200,000 from pharmaceutical companies so far this election cycle, appears to be in no mood to tackle the issue by bringing Mr. Grassley’s measure to the floor. In December, Mr. Grassley accused him of sabotaging his bill.”

The Hugh Hewitt Show

McConnell Said States Should “Use The Bankruptcy Route” Instead Of Expecting Federal Aid

McConnell said there would be no federal aid for state and local governments struggling with budget shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that they should be allowed to go bankrupt instead.

The New York Times

The Coronavirus Bailout Stalled. And It’s Mitch McConnell’s Fault.

“Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky failed to do his job this weekend. As the economy spiraled downward, Mr. McConnell, the Senate majority leader, said he would produce a bipartisan bailout bill authorizing an infusion of desperately needed aid.

Instead, Mr. McConnell emerged on Sunday evening with a bill that would provide a lot of help for corporate executives and shareholders, and not nearly enough for American workers.”

The Hill

McConnell works to freeze support for Dem campaign finance effort

“Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is pulling out all the stops to make sure not a single Republican senator backs the campaign finance and ethics reform bill that House Democrats are set to pass on Friday.

McConnell, a longtime opponent of campaign finance reform who battled the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) over the issue, made clear in December that the House proposal would never see floor time in the Senate.”