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In reply to the discussion: McConnell endorses Trump after years of acrimony between the two men [View all]Freethinker65
(10,105 posts)30. Would have preferred he fade away after his resigning announcement, but
the endorsement the day after Trump's Super Tuesday won't get the media play it would have doing it later when Trump inevitably has a major fuck up and/or Biden has success. Get it out of the way.
McConnell was never going to endorse Biden, and if he had, many on the fringe left would be screaming "see, there is no difference between the two Parties! Why bother voting, or use your vote as a protest vote.".
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Purely self-serving. He still wants to keep his seat and would be primaried if he didn't do this.
PSPS
Mar 6
#11
I think it is all about fear for his life and wife. Even the Supremes are afraid of the rabid base.
Evolve Dammit
Mar 6
#24
He would do anything for Trump, but he wouldn't do that. That, being, tell the truth.
twodogsbarking
Mar 6
#32
Reminder: He knew Trump would win in 2016 a year ahead of the election. Held open a scotus seat. My
wiggs
Mar 6
#34
Gutless former Titan of the U.S. Senate spirals into a perfect example of self-mutilation and submission.
SalamanderSleeps
Mar 6
#39