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Yes but the Prez was blocked from carrying out the wishes of his constituents (on a terrible argument and on that surprise surprise McConnell reversed his position on once Trump was in).



Indeed. McConnell has done an incredible amount of damage to America over the course of his time as a Senator (blocking supreme court nominations, refusing to call witnesses during the first Trump impeachment, use of the filibuster, delaying/obstructing health reforms, and on and on). Quite incredible, in a way (depressing).


I detest what he did and agree his actions were very damaging to the US both short and long term, but I have to admire his political abilities.




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