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washingtonmonthly.com - 11/20/2008
Dems hurt McConnell's feelings?
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DEMS HURT MCCONNELL'S FEELINGS?.... I can appreciate the fact that the Senate operates with a certain degree of cordiality, but surely members realize that when the election season comes, party leaders on both sides want to increase the size of...
thehill.com - 11/21/2008
McConnell warns Reid to give GOP input
— thehill.com — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Friday sent a message to Democrats that Republicans are not... prepared to bend to a stronger majority. In letter to Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), McConnell urged Reid to adopt a more conciliatory ... (more) McConnell warns Reid to give GOP input

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Why is Mitch McConnell Being Nice to Obama?
motherjones.com - 11/21/2008
Why is Mitch McConnell Being Nice to Obama?
— motherjones.com — Washington Dispatch: Addressing the Federalist Society, the top Senate Republican went light on the red meat—except when... it came to judges. By Stephanie Mencimer November 20, 2008 Having narrowly survived his reelection campaign, Senate minority ... (more) Why is Mitch McConnell Being Nice to Obama?

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townhall.com - 11/16/2008
John Hawkins : Say "Enough's Enough" And Do Your Part To Stop Mitch McConnell
— townhall.com — After the 2006 election, the question you heard conservatives asking over and over again was, "Did the... Republicans learn anything from their defeat?" As we now know, regrettably the answer to that question is "no" -- and so we're back once again ... (more) John Hawkins : Say "Enough's Enough" And Do Your Part ...

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Mitch McConnell Won't Speak To Harry Reid
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed — ... Leader made a tactical error that could potentially cost him his job when he signed off on $6 million of attack ads the last few weeks in Kentucky. McConnell never takes political attacks personally, but he is someone who has never hesitated to repay his opposition for their courtesy," a senior Republican official said, adding that identifying a high-quality opponent to challenge Reid will be a priority for the party in the coming months. As Steve Benen notes, McConnell seems to be unusually sensitive. So, let me get this straight. The ...

Mitch McConnell Won't Speak To Harry Reid
Politics on HuffingtonPost.com — ... Leader made a tactical error that could potentially cost him his job when he signed off on $6 million of attack ads the last few weeks in Kentucky. McConnell never takes political attacks personally, but he is someone who has never hesitated to repay his opposition for their courtesy," a senior Republican official said, adding that identifying a high-quality opponent to challenge Reid will be a priority for the party in the coming months. As Steve Benen notes, McConnell seems to be unusually sensitive. So, let me get this straight. The ...

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