Moscow Mitch?

[EvilEyeFleegle]

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell, Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

It appears that Mitch McConnell is a just a bit butthurt over his new nickname:

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell and Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

"Senator Mitch McConnell is usually impervious to criticism, even celebrating the nasty nicknames critics bestow on him. But Mr. McConnell, the Senate majority leader, is incensed by the name “Moscow Mitch,” and even more miffed that he has been called a “Russian asset” by critics who accuse him of single-handedly blocking stronger election security measures after Russia’s interference in 2016."

"Republican colleagues say that Mr. McConnell, a longtime foe of tougher campaign finance restrictions and disclosure requirements, is leery of even entering into legislative negotiation that could touch on fund-raising and campaign spending.
But whatever Mr. McConnell’s reasoning, the criticism has taken hold — even back home in Kentucky, where the majority leader faces re-election next year."

"Even President Trump felt compelled to come to his defense — as only he could.
“Mitch McConnell is a man that knows less about Russia and Russian influence than even Donald Trump,” the president told reporters Tuesday as he was leaving for a speech in Jamestown, Va. “And I know nothing.”"

McConnell blocks two election security bills

McConnell Blocks Election Security, Takes Checks From Voting Machine Lobbyists

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

McConnell won't allow vote on election reform bill

Republicans ripped into the House Democrats’ electoral reform bill at a news conference Wednesday, arguing that the legislation is merely a tactic to tilt elections in favor of Democrats. McConnell, who has dubbed the bill the “Democrat Politician Protection Act,” said that the bill is “offensive to average voters” and will not get any floor time in the Senate.

When asked at a news conference why he wasn’t bringing the House electoral reform bill to the Senate floor, McConnell said, with a grin, "Because I get to decide what we vote on.”


“What is the problem we’re trying to solve here?” McConnell asked. “People are flooding to the polls.”

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

McConnell tries to defend himself from 'Moscow Mitch' criticisms

"It was probably Dana Milbank who sent Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) over the edge. The Washington Post columnist’s latest installment, published in the print edition over the weekend, described the Senate’s top Republican member as “a Russian asset.”

Milbank quickly added, “This doesn’t mean he’s a spy, but neither is it a flip accusation. Russia attacked our country in 2016. It is attacking us today. Its attacks will intensify in 2020. Yet each time we try to raise our defenses to repel the attack, McConnell, the Senate majority leader, blocks us from defending ourselves.”

The columnist called McConnell’s tactics “unpatriotic,” adding that the Kentucky Republican is “doing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bidding.”

It was against this backdrop that “Moscow Mitch” spent some time trending on Twitter last week.

The Senate majority leader – who is, incidentally, up for re-election next year – isn’t known for his emotional displays, but as Roll Call noted, McConnell “got riled up” yesterday while trying to defend his opposition to election-security measures.


“Let me make this crystal clear for the hyperventilating hacks who haven’t actually followed this issue. Every single member of the Senate agrees that Russian meddling was real and is real,” said McConnell. “We all agree that the federal government, state governments and the private sector all have obligations to take this threat seriously and bolster our defenss.”


McConnell called the criticism of his action on election security “modern-day McCarthyism” repeatedly during his fiery speech.


I can appreciate why the GOP leader was bothered. It can’t be fun to be a conservative critic of Russia for many years, only to be accused, even tongue-in-cheek, of being “a Russian asset.”

But there are certain factual details that McConnell can’t explain away with indignation.
We know, for example, that McConnell received a classified briefing about the Russian election attack in 2016, but he balked when asked to endorse a bipartisan pushback effort in response the adversary’s interference."

 

[Meathead]

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell, Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

It appears that Mitch McConnell is a just a bit butthurt over his new nickname:

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell and Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

"Senator Mitch McConnell is usually impervious to criticism, even celebrating the nasty nicknames critics bestow on him. But Mr. McConnell, the Senate majority leader, is incensed by the name “Moscow Mitch,” and even more miffed that he has been called a “Russian asset” by critics who accuse him of single-handedly blocking stronger election security measures after Russia’s interference in 2016."

"Republican colleagues say that Mr. McConnell, a longtime foe of tougher campaign finance restrictions and disclosure requirements, is leery of even entering into legislative negotiation that could touch on fund-raising and campaign spending.
But whatever Mr. McConnell’s reasoning, the criticism has taken hold — even back home in Kentucky, where the majority leader faces re-election next year."

"Even President Trump felt compelled to come to his defense — as only he could.
“Mitch McConnell is a man that knows less about Russia and Russian influence than even Donald Trump,” the president told reporters Tuesday as he was leaving for a speech in Jamestown, Va. “And I know nothing.”"

McConnell blocks two election security bills

McConnell Blocks Election Security, Takes Checks From Voting Machine Lobbyists

Pathetic. Still butthurt over Kavanaugh, eh?

 

[bendog]

Moscow's bitch Mitch? LOL

Even Briebart acknowledges that Mitch has some conflict between his loyalty to America and his pursuit of wealth.

https://www.breitbart.com/politics/...-elaine-chao-and-mitch-mcconnells-china-ties/

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell, Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

It appears that Mitch McConnell is a just a bit butthurt over his new nickname:

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell and Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

"Senator Mitch McConnell is usually impervious to criticism, even celebrating the nasty nicknames critics bestow on him. But Mr. McConnell, the Senate majority leader, is incensed by the name “Moscow Mitch,” and even more miffed that he has been called a “Russian asset” by critics who accuse him of single-handedly blocking stronger election security measures after Russia’s interference in 2016."

"Republican colleagues say that Mr. McConnell, a longtime foe of tougher campaign finance restrictions and disclosure requirements, is leery of even entering into legislative negotiation that could touch on fund-raising and campaign spending.
But whatever Mr. McConnell’s reasoning, the criticism has taken hold — even back home in Kentucky, where the majority leader faces re-election next year."

"Even President Trump felt compelled to come to his defense — as only he could.
“Mitch McConnell is a man that knows less about Russia and Russian influence than even Donald Trump,” the president told reporters Tuesday as he was leaving for a speech in Jamestown, Va. “And I know nothing.”"

McConnell blocks two election security bills

McConnell Blocks Election Security, Takes Checks From Voting Machine Lobbyists

Pathetic. Still butthurt over Kavanaugh, eh?

Huh? Not even sure what you mean by that...seems a bit of a non sequitur.
Just pointing out what seems to be some epic hypocrisy--care to actually comment on the post?

 

[Olde Europe]

It appears that Mitch McConnell is a just a bit butthurt over his new nickname:

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell and Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

Gawd, I really can't tell you how much I'd love to see that one run out of Washington. Second only to Trump.

Can't help feeling soiled just by seeing that grossly ugly mug. Kentucky should be ashamed for inflicting that on the nation.

 

[jwoodie]

McConnell tries to defend himself from 'Moscow Mitch' criticisms

"It was probably Dana Milbank who sent Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) over the edge. The Washington Post columnist’s latest installment, published in the print edition over the weekend, described the Senate’s top Republican member as “a Russian asset.”

Milbank quickly added, “This doesn’t mean he’s a spy, but neither is it a flip accusation. Russia attacked our country in 2016. It is attacking us today. Its attacks will intensify in 2020. Yet each time we try to raise our defenses to repel the attack, McConnell, the Senate majority leader, blocks us from defending ourselves.”

The columnist called McConnell’s tactics “unpatriotic,” adding that the Kentucky Republican is “doing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bidding.”

It was against this backdrop that “Moscow Mitch” spent some time trending on Twitter last week.

The Senate majority leader – who is, incidentally, up for re-election next year – isn’t known for his emotional displays, but as Roll Call noted, McConnell “got riled up” yesterday while trying to defend his opposition to election-security measures.


“Let me make this crystal clear for the hyperventilating hacks who haven’t actually followed this issue. Every single member of the Senate agrees that Russian meddling was real and is real,” said McConnell. “We all agree that the federal government, state governments and the private sector all have obligations to take this threat seriously and bolster our defenss.”


McConnell called the criticism of his action on election security “modern-day McCarthyism” repeatedly during his fiery speech.


I can appreciate why the GOP leader was bothered. It can’t be fun to be a conservative critic of Russia for many years, only to be accused, even tongue-in-cheek, of being “a Russian asset.”

But there are certain factual details that McConnell can’t explain away with indignation.
We know, for example, that McConnell received a classified briefing about the Russian election attack in 2016, but he balked when asked to endorse a bipartisan pushback effort in response the adversary’s interference."

It is really pathetic when you have to troll three time just to get a response.

 

[Meathead]

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell, Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

It appears that Mitch McConnell is a just a bit butthurt over his new nickname:

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell and Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

"Senator Mitch McConnell is usually impervious to criticism, even celebrating the nasty nicknames critics bestow on him. But Mr. McConnell, the Senate majority leader, is incensed by the name “Moscow Mitch,” and even more miffed that he has been called a “Russian asset” by critics who accuse him of single-handedly blocking stronger election security measures after Russia’s interference in 2016."

"Republican colleagues say that Mr. McConnell, a longtime foe of tougher campaign finance restrictions and disclosure requirements, is leery of even entering into legislative negotiation that could touch on fund-raising and campaign spending.
But whatever Mr. McConnell’s reasoning, the criticism has taken hold — even back home in Kentucky, where the majority leader faces re-election next year."

"Even President Trump felt compelled to come to his defense — as only he could.
“Mitch McConnell is a man that knows less about Russia and Russian influence than even Donald Trump,” the president told reporters Tuesday as he was leaving for a speech in Jamestown, Va. “And I know nothing.”"

McConnell blocks two election security bills

McConnell Blocks Election Security, Takes Checks From Voting Machine Lobbyists

Pathetic. Still butthurt over Kavanaugh, eh?

Huh? Not even sure what you mean by that...seems a bit of a non sequitur.
Just pointing out what seems to be some epic hypocrisy--care to actually comment on the post?

That would be now in the realm of recent history and abiding butthurt. Pathetic

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

McConnell tries to defend himself from 'Moscow Mitch' criticisms

"It was probably Dana Milbank who sent Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) over the edge. The Washington Post columnist’s latest installment, published in the print edition over the weekend, described the Senate’s top Republican member as “a Russian asset.”

Milbank quickly added, “This doesn’t mean he’s a spy, but neither is it a flip accusation. Russia attacked our country in 2016. It is attacking us today. Its attacks will intensify in 2020. Yet each time we try to raise our defenses to repel the attack, McConnell, the Senate majority leader, blocks us from defending ourselves.”

The columnist called McConnell’s tactics “unpatriotic,” adding that the Kentucky Republican is “doing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bidding.”

It was against this backdrop that “Moscow Mitch” spent some time trending on Twitter last week.

The Senate majority leader – who is, incidentally, up for re-election next year – isn’t known for his emotional displays, but as Roll Call noted, McConnell “got riled up” yesterday while trying to defend his opposition to election-security measures.


“Let me make this crystal clear for the hyperventilating hacks who haven’t actually followed this issue. Every single member of the Senate agrees that Russian meddling was real and is real,” said McConnell. “We all agree that the federal government, state governments and the private sector all have obligations to take this threat seriously and bolster our defenss.”


McConnell called the criticism of his action on election security “modern-day McCarthyism” repeatedly during his fiery speech.


I can appreciate why the GOP leader was bothered. It can’t be fun to be a conservative critic of Russia for many years, only to be accused, even tongue-in-cheek, of being “a Russian asset.”

But there are certain factual details that McConnell can’t explain away with indignation.
We know, for example, that McConnell received a classified briefing about the Russian election attack in 2016, but he balked when asked to endorse a bipartisan pushback effort in response the adversary’s interference."

It is really pathetic when you have to troll three time just to get a response.

Care to actually comment on the post..and no..is not trolling to add info..happens all the time.
The total silence by the usual apologists is a bit deafening though.

 

[EvilEyeFleegle]

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell, Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

It appears that Mitch McConnell is a just a bit butthurt over his new nickname:

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell and Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

"Senator Mitch McConnell is usually impervious to criticism, even celebrating the nasty nicknames critics bestow on him. But Mr. McConnell, the Senate majority leader, is incensed by the name “Moscow Mitch,” and even more miffed that he has been called a “Russian asset” by critics who accuse him of single-handedly blocking stronger election security measures after Russia’s interference in 2016."

"Republican colleagues say that Mr. McConnell, a longtime foe of tougher campaign finance restrictions and disclosure requirements, is leery of even entering into legislative negotiation that could touch on fund-raising and campaign spending.
But whatever Mr. McConnell’s reasoning, the criticism has taken hold — even back home in Kentucky, where the majority leader faces re-election next year."

"Even President Trump felt compelled to come to his defense — as only he could.
“Mitch McConnell is a man that knows less about Russia and Russian influence than even Donald Trump,” the president told reporters Tuesday as he was leaving for a speech in Jamestown, Va. “And I know nothing.”"

McConnell blocks two election security bills

McConnell Blocks Election Security, Takes Checks From Voting Machine Lobbyists

Pathetic. Still butthurt over Kavanaugh, eh?

Huh? Not even sure what you mean by that...seems a bit of a non sequitur.
Just pointing out what seems to be some epic hypocrisy--care to actually comment on the post?

That would be now in the realm of recent history and abiding butthurt. Pathetic

Ahhh...Ok, I guess. Must be some coded dog whistle or something..as i cannot find anything in your post that refers to the topic?

 

[bendog]

Ex-McConnell staffers lobbied on Russian-backed Kentucky project

 

[Siete]

Ex-McConnell staffers lobbied on Russian-backed Kentucky project

while he stays busy passing legislation for his wife boosting her shipping company and his wallet ..

 

[sartre play]

Don't like Mitch, he votes with the money that keeps him in power, his wife in a cushy job, him self & his in laws with more money in pocket. why would he be worried about voting machines when he is flush with donations from the top vote machine lobbyist.

 

[Seawytch]

McConnell tries to defend himself from 'Moscow Mitch' criticisms

"It was probably Dana Milbank who sent Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) over the edge. The Washington Post columnist’s latest installment, published in the print edition over the weekend, described the Senate’s top Republican member as “a Russian asset.”

Milbank quickly added, “This doesn’t mean he’s a spy, but neither is it a flip accusation. Russia attacked our country in 2016. It is attacking us today. Its attacks will intensify in 2020. Yet each time we try to raise our defenses to repel the attack, McConnell, the Senate majority leader, blocks us from defending ourselves.”

The columnist called McConnell’s tactics “unpatriotic,” adding that the Kentucky Republican is “doing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s bidding.”

It was against this backdrop that “Moscow Mitch” spent some time trending on Twitter last week.

The Senate majority leader – who is, incidentally, up for re-election next year – isn’t known for his emotional displays, but as Roll Call noted, McConnell “got riled up” yesterday while trying to defend his opposition to election-security measures.


“Let me make this crystal clear for the hyperventilating hacks who haven’t actually followed this issue. Every single member of the Senate agrees that Russian meddling was real and is real,” said McConnell. “We all agree that the federal government, state governments and the private sector all have obligations to take this threat seriously and bolster our defenss.”


McConnell called the criticism of his action on election security “modern-day McCarthyism” repeatedly during his fiery speech.


I can appreciate why the GOP leader was bothered. It can’t be fun to be a conservative critic of Russia for many years, only to be accused, even tongue-in-cheek, of being “a Russian asset.”

But there are certain factual details that McConnell can’t explain away with indignation.
We know, for example, that McConnell received a classified briefing about the Russian election attack in 2016, but he balked when asked to endorse a bipartisan pushback effort in response the adversary’s interference."

Poor Yurtle the Turtle. He's in a tough spot. Baby Trump doesn't like talk about Russian interference because it makes him (rightfully) feel inadequate and illegitimate. If Moscow Mitch backs security measures, Trump will call him names and he might get primaried. He can grow some balls and protect our country or he can live with the name he earned.

 

[Lesh]

Ex-McConnell staffers lobbied on Russian-backed Kentucky project

Moscow Mitch

 

[iceberg]

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell, Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

It appears that Mitch McConnell is a just a bit butthurt over his new nickname:

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell and Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

"Senator Mitch McConnell is usually impervious to criticism, even celebrating the nasty nicknames critics bestow on him. But Mr. McConnell, the Senate majority leader, is incensed by the name “Moscow Mitch,” and even more miffed that he has been called a “Russian asset” by critics who accuse him of single-handedly blocking stronger election security measures after Russia’s interference in 2016."

"Republican colleagues say that Mr. McConnell, a longtime foe of tougher campaign finance restrictions and disclosure requirements, is leery of even entering into legislative negotiation that could touch on fund-raising and campaign spending.
But whatever Mr. McConnell’s reasoning, the criticism has taken hold — even back home in Kentucky, where the majority leader faces re-election next year."

"Even President Trump felt compelled to come to his defense — as only he could.
“Mitch McConnell is a man that knows less about Russia and Russian influence than even Donald Trump,” the president told reporters Tuesday as he was leaving for a speech in Jamestown, Va. “And I know nothing.”"

McConnell blocks two election security bills

McConnell Blocks Election Security, Takes Checks From Voting Machine Lobbyists

why would trump come to his defense? this is the very type of name trump uses on the other side.

 

[jwoodie]

Care to actually comment on the post..and no..is not trolling to add info..happens all the time.
The total silence by the usual apologists is a bit deafening though.

Are YOU a Russian asset? Prove it.

 

[whitehall]

Where were democrats during the eight (long, long) Hussein years? When confronted with allegations of Russian meddling the democrat party chose to ignore it and manufacture a fake dossier allegedly obtained from a foreign agent. The timing of the hastily written "bills" is suspect in light of the fact that high ranking democrat operatives might face indictment for their part in an attempted coup.

 

[percysunshine]

The people who elected him always knew Mitch was a KGB agent who was suborned by Scarface into a life of Columbian cocaine drug trafficking. But they keep voting for him...go figure.