Mitch McConnell: How the Senate Leader Leveraged His Power Over 17 Years | WSJ

Sen. Mitch McConnell announced he would step down from the helm of the Republican conference in November. Now the longest-serving party leader in Senate history, McConnell cultivated political clout and a reputation as a master legislative strategist.
WSJ spoke with Josh Holmes, McConnell’s former chief of staff, who described the legacy of McConnell’s leadership.
Chapters:
0:00 Sen. McConnell is stepping down
0:52 How McConnell got here
2:29 Key moments from his leadership
5:49 Where does the Senate go from here?
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  • @willgetbettereventually124
    @willgetbettereventually1242 ай бұрын

    One of the worst ever in the senate. He made politics even more terrible.

  • @user-eb5cb6ud1p

    @user-eb5cb6ud1p

    2 ай бұрын

    POC - Party Over Country.

  • @iceberg9248

    @iceberg9248

    2 ай бұрын

    Disgusting

  • @aultraman
    @aultraman2 ай бұрын

    He declared that Trump was responsible for Jan 6. Yet he voted to NOT impeach Trump. What moral (or lack of) position does this man stand?

  • @jamesbraun9842

    @jamesbraun9842

    2 ай бұрын

    He said there was no point because Trump was on his way out already, and it was impossible to impeach a private citizen.

  • @timogul

    @timogul

    2 ай бұрын

    @@jamesbraun9842Except that it's not impossible to impeach a private citizen, and the vote took place before Trump was out of office, and it could have solved a lot of problems if he'd voted with honor instead of for party.

  • @johnbrattan9341

    @johnbrattan9341

    2 ай бұрын

    @@jamesbraun9842 Take a civics class. McConnell never had one.

  • @on2wheels378
    @on2wheels3782 ай бұрын

    Term limits! Noone in congress has the guts to introduce a bill into law to make this happen.

  • @jamesbraun9842

    @jamesbraun9842

    2 ай бұрын

    The idea was thrown around a few years ago. (Something like 3 senate terms and 4 house terms). Looked like it would go to the floor and had support until the senators running for a 3rd + term and congress persons running for 4+ terms realized it meant they were effectively ending their career. Everyone else realized it meant they wouldn't be allowed to run for more terms and eventually support for the bill died out.

  • @donniegardner191

    @donniegardner191

    2 ай бұрын

    I would vote for it in a second

  • @SolaceEasy

    @SolaceEasy

    2 ай бұрын

    Senator Noone? What state?

  • @DanielKolbin

    @DanielKolbin

    2 ай бұрын

    moment

  • @jamesbraun9842

    @jamesbraun9842

    2 ай бұрын

    @SolaceEasy Not sure of the person who originally said the idea but do remember ,Trumps right Hand aka Ted Cruz said he'd consider term limits for house and senate members if he was elected president during a Q&A which was than mentioned in a blurb on Fox News ,(at the time when Fox News was still Luke Warm on Trump so it had raised heads.)

  • @uhsarpa517
    @uhsarpa5172 ай бұрын

    He is slimmest of the politicians. His hypocrisy is the worst. He is a stain on our institutions.

  • @specialk9999

    @specialk9999

    2 ай бұрын

    His weight moved to the bottom of his chin

  • @SolaceEasy

    @SolaceEasy

    2 ай бұрын

    The reason he's leaving is that he's not even close to slimy compared to the recent crop of crazies.

  • @johnnyrocket9372

    @johnnyrocket9372

    2 ай бұрын

    Be honest, do you think that if roles were reversed Obama was a republican and mitch was a Democrat, would you call him shimmy for blocking the Supreme Court nomination. Your just upset that he pulled it off any the democrats couldn't.

  • @willishere321

    @willishere321

    2 ай бұрын

    @@johnnyrocket9372Yes, I definitely would. I’ll never forget hearing his reasoning for not confirming Garland. It was absurd, unpatriotic, and absent of integrity. Regardless of which party it happened to, the issue is that he unilaterally deprived the people of their voices with his actions. Obama was elected, and with that election came the right (or rather the obligation) to ensure any vacancies on the court be filled. Mitch did something unprecedented and will be a stain in American history.

  • @joseledesma2373
    @joseledesma23732 ай бұрын

    The last five years, mitch, mcconnell has been a joke

  • @jameslovell8104

    @jameslovell8104

    2 ай бұрын

    It is long-past due for him to retire. He has hurt the party more than helped these last 5 years.

  • @royblack7305

    @royblack7305

    2 ай бұрын

    Far from a joke he's done more damage to America than anyone on the hill in American history.

  • @timogul

    @timogul

    2 ай бұрын

    You mean the last twenty.

  • @joseledesma2373

    @joseledesma2373

    2 ай бұрын

    Ok, my bad🤔

  • @CapnSnackbeard
    @CapnSnackbeard2 ай бұрын

    I agree with Mitch, knowing when to quit is a positive character trait he lacks entirely.

  • @Darien135
    @Darien1352 ай бұрын

    Politicians older than 67 should go home and enjoy whatever time they have left with their families, money, hobbies. Let the country move forward.

  • @thomascope2119
    @thomascope21192 ай бұрын

    Stealing from Donald's Playbook is not a good fit for you

  • @whitewhiskers781
    @whitewhiskers7812 ай бұрын

    Good bye turtle 🐢

  • @joebabbles3818

    @joebabbles3818

    2 ай бұрын

    Franklin 😂

  • @keitatsutsumi
    @keitatsutsumi2 ай бұрын

    sure loved the part where u guys explained how the senate leader leveraged his power over 17 years and not just the last 5 years

  • @AndreaDoesYoga
    @AndreaDoesYoga2 ай бұрын

    Intriguing to see McConnell's power journey 🎭

  • @Woozlewuzzleable
    @Woozlewuzzleable2 ай бұрын

    He's going back into his shell.

  • @andresmattos7541

    @andresmattos7541

    2 ай бұрын

    AND GRAVE

  • @elchicano187
    @elchicano1872 ай бұрын

    Wow what a wonderful situation 👏 remember during the pandemic when we needed him most? The people needed help and he turned his back on the people! Good bye 🎉

  • @henryblicharz5556
    @henryblicharz55562 ай бұрын

    Mitch , you said it yourself , It’s time to move on , NOW !

  • @Sbannmarie
    @Sbannmarie2 ай бұрын

    As it’s been said- don’t let the door hit you where the good lord split you.

  • @houseplant1016

    @houseplant1016

    2 ай бұрын

    zamn, that's a wise quote, gonna remember that one

  • @garyschum-eg1lp
    @garyschum-eg1lp2 ай бұрын

    Mitch the craziest unpopular muppet of all time

  • @americanbullygrekobullykam2376
    @americanbullygrekobullykam23762 ай бұрын

    Proud Kentuckian republican here. An its about time mitch left. God is good. Trump 2024!

  • @harambetidepod1451
    @harambetidepod14512 ай бұрын

    term limits

  • @pro-libertatibus
    @pro-libertatibus2 ай бұрын

    Don't slam the door.

  • @marymurphy246
    @marymurphy2462 ай бұрын

    He has destroyed many careers over the years.Term limits are needed as these important position should not be lifetime employment. Watching this is heartbreaking to think he can last till 2027. Will his last vote be from a wheelchair?

  • @tulw2728
    @tulw27282 ай бұрын

    When turtle man begun with his speech , I was like, please don’t freeze, please don’t freeze

  • @barbarataylor4893
    @barbarataylor48932 ай бұрын

    This walking mummy has earned his place in history; unfortunate for the people of this country.

  • @salvadorbravo4187
    @salvadorbravo41872 ай бұрын

    It always was about him first, and then our constitution and our country. DISGUSTING!

  • @JRPGGUY
    @JRPGGUY2 ай бұрын

    Wont be missed

  • @kirk902
    @kirk9022 ай бұрын

    I'll remember Mitch in a poor light due to 1) blocking a vote on a Supreme Court nominee 2) not voting to impeach Trump.

  • @Jo-cf4tn
    @Jo-cf4tn2 ай бұрын

    GOOD RIDDANCE……. DON’T LET THE DOOR HIT YOUR BEHIND 😅😅😅

  • @randyrobertson3440
    @randyrobertson34402 ай бұрын

    He should have stepped down 10 years ago, But his corruption Got the best of Him, You will not be missed Mitch, Not one bit.

  • @EdwardJackson-wt7uc
    @EdwardJackson-wt7uc2 ай бұрын

    He needs to step down today!!!

  • @Hard_Car_Life
    @Hard_Car_Life2 ай бұрын

    No. He needs to STEP DOWN NOW!!!

  • @user-gt9cw8ur9j
    @user-gt9cw8ur9j2 ай бұрын

    It's about time that you step down ok

  • @donniegardner191
    @donniegardner1912 ай бұрын

    I will be so dam happy to see you go

  • @greenlightstudios3816
    @greenlightstudios38162 ай бұрын

    Anyone who believes he'll truly leave before the election is in for a awakening.

  • @kevinneblett6749
    @kevinneblett67492 ай бұрын

    Is greatest accomplished is that he got many house speakers to reside or be removed

  • @dinnerwaltz
    @dinnerwaltz2 ай бұрын

    McConnell must love China, look at his wife Elaine Chao. "Elaine Chao has deep business ties to China at time of US-Chinese competition."--New York Times "Elaine Chao, who has garnered popularity in China as the first Chinese-American to become a US cabinet secretary"--CNN btw, Elaine Chao's father was a university classmate of the late Chinese President Jiang Zemin.

  • @baileyalueta9294

    @baileyalueta9294

    2 ай бұрын

    She's also from Taiwan which is a distinction you're choosing to ignore. Also, her father went to university prior to the CCP taking power.

  • @user-nt3fp8kb6q
    @user-nt3fp8kb6q2 ай бұрын

    This guy can't even do "The five knuckled rotating shuffle"

  • @matthewlam9416
    @matthewlam94162 ай бұрын

    Can this be related to someone’s death?

  • @johnmilovich2195
    @johnmilovich21952 ай бұрын

    A reputation as a master legislative strategist and enabler of Donald Trump. Some legacy👎🏿

  • @SolaceEasy

    @SolaceEasy

    2 ай бұрын

    Hold up rules when they serve you and break them as necessary when they don't.

  • @jacqulinegreen9160
    @jacqulinegreen91602 ай бұрын

    He is hated by many..

  • @geducam
    @geducam2 ай бұрын

    The evil himself.

  • @garyschum-eg1lp
    @garyschum-eg1lp2 ай бұрын

    Mitch nobody will miss your leadershit

  • @meilankuo5532
    @meilankuo55322 ай бұрын

    👍👍👍Rino go

  • @terryandrews7271
    @terryandrews72712 ай бұрын

    If only there had been a bus 17 years ago That ran across the crossword, Whoops. What a different world

  • @khorkienjoo5292
    @khorkienjoo52922 ай бұрын

    So long, Darth McConnell. You won't be missed.

  • @enascott5963
    @enascott59632 ай бұрын

    Wish he would leave today! Should have retired 15 to 20 years ago!!!!

  • @aselfieb
    @aselfieb2 ай бұрын

    I'm favoured, $28k every week! I can now give back to the locals in my community and also support God's work and the church. God bless America.

  • @KateMarez

    @KateMarez

    2 ай бұрын

    The economic hardship, recession, unemployment and the loss of job caused by covid pandemic is enough to push people into financial ventures.

  • @aselfieb

    @aselfieb

    2 ай бұрын

    Remember, investing comes with risks, so it's always a good idea to consult with a financial advisor or planner to help you create a personalized investment strategy that suits your goals and risk tolerance. Good luck with your investing journey!

  • @aselfieb

    @aselfieb

    2 ай бұрын

    Big thanks to Elizabeth Ann graney

  • @aselfieb

    @aselfieb

    2 ай бұрын

    Her top notch guidance and expertise on digital market changed the game for me

  • @EmilyRodriguez-kl5ob

    @EmilyRodriguez-kl5ob

    2 ай бұрын

    Frr, I have been hearing lots of wonderful things about this woman too on CNN but didn't believe it until now.When someone is straight forward at what he or she does people will always speak for them.i know a couple of friends who makes profits in the financial market

  • @daniel-in5qj
    @daniel-in5qj2 ай бұрын

    He’s more upset about no more kick back’s from foreign aid.

  • @stellabella8224
    @stellabella82242 ай бұрын

    By, By, Mitch.

  • @warcotm
    @warcotm2 ай бұрын

    The evil turtle must go!

  • @JuaqiemMckelvy3214
    @JuaqiemMckelvy32142 ай бұрын

    Bye Mr Turtle. 🤡

  • @RC_2002

    @RC_2002

    2 ай бұрын

    Stop insulting Turtles

  • @JudgeDredd_
    @JudgeDredd_2 ай бұрын

    🐢

  • @jamesmoore381

    @jamesmoore381

    2 ай бұрын

    Honestly

  • @steve293
    @steve2932 ай бұрын

    "30 yrs to convince everybody that im an a-hole?" What does it say about our politicians when they thrive to be hated and despised? At the least its blatantly obvious he did more for himself than he ever did for the state of Kentucky.

  • @cstnfacu
    @cstnfacu2 ай бұрын

    Glitch McConnel should have been gone a long time ago

  • @blackawana
    @blackawana2 ай бұрын

    Well, work was my life, too, until MAGA decided to ruin healthcare.

  • @FGH9G
    @FGH9G2 ай бұрын

    Calling Mitch a turtle is an insult to turtles everywhere.

  • @sunshinehoward9649
    @sunshinehoward96492 ай бұрын

    Never Merrick Garland on the Supreme Court! Best thing Mitch ever did. merrick Garland is worst ever AG in our history.

  • @patc1764
    @patc17642 ай бұрын

    Thank God… finally

  • @auro1986
    @auro19862 ай бұрын

    how? he used to plan what wsj should show

  • @JuaqiemMckelvy3214
    @JuaqiemMckelvy32142 ай бұрын

    He has no soul 🤷🏼‍♂️

  • @EbenezerNimh
    @EbenezerNimh2 ай бұрын

    Oh Mitch stop the bs just go ok.

  • @post_eternity
    @post_eternity2 ай бұрын

    I have many faults but misunderstanding politics is not one of them

  • @Jane-ms9ky
    @Jane-ms9ky2 ай бұрын

    😂👍 1:25

  • @JoshGibson-fb7mf
    @JoshGibson-fb7mf2 ай бұрын

    TERM LIMITS

  • @jlb7741
    @jlb77412 ай бұрын

    Old corrupt politicians never learn.

  • @danguest5379
    @danguest53792 ай бұрын

    Karma doesn't forget !

  • @bobbyli2274
    @bobbyli22742 ай бұрын

    Ngl I was cracked up by Obama’s line😂 cannot imagine a worse person to have a drink with than Mitch loll

  • @ttrnarayanan
    @ttrnarayanan2 ай бұрын

    Please elect a candidate who is anti war

  • @user-ty6nw5yl3m
    @user-ty6nw5yl3m2 ай бұрын

    You won't be missed

  • @benjaminlehman3221
    @benjaminlehman32212 ай бұрын

    TERM LIMITS!

  • @shlokpatel3611
    @shlokpatel36112 ай бұрын

    No matter what you say about him,he did get results for his party,and without him,the seat will be replaced by a MAGA conservative

  • @rollokline4692
    @rollokline46922 ай бұрын

    17 years of corrupted snowman 😅😅😅😅😅

  • @tulw2728
    @tulw27282 ай бұрын

    Nothing lasts forever! Even turtles expire.

  • @mustafadahir9852
    @mustafadahir98522 ай бұрын

    I hope the senate would be a better place for the American people without him.

  • @michaelhiesberger8114
    @michaelhiesberger81142 ай бұрын

    He is being forced out. Drain the cess pool

  • @Nadinetherescuehound
    @Nadinetherescuehound2 ай бұрын

    I wonder how full his diaper was during this speech. Term limits and age limits need to happen.

  • @jojoavila2217
    @jojoavila22172 ай бұрын

    He was a pay for play dude. Should have stepped down 10 yrs ago.

  • @melaniejacobs5487
    @melaniejacobs54872 ай бұрын

    Mitch, please leave now!!!

  • @mchyinLyons
    @mchyinLyons2 ай бұрын

    Don't you mean abused his power

  • @douglasfoster2215
    @douglasfoster22152 ай бұрын

    Let's do some research on how many of his family members are cashing in on our tax money.

  • @hmoobxwb1448
    @hmoobxwb14482 ай бұрын

    They all need to retire and enjoyed life for a litle while

  • @00000000000101010

    @00000000000101010

    2 ай бұрын

    not sure they deserve to enjoy life, maybe they should spend some time thinking about what they've done.

  • @00000000000101010

    @00000000000101010

    2 ай бұрын

    and for what, so his party "wins" how is ruining our government a win for anyone?

  • @00000000000101010

    @00000000000101010

    2 ай бұрын

    and he's still going to be tottering around the senate like Feinstein did for way too long, his term ends in 2027 for god sake, will probably die in office given the state of his health.

  • @user-hu2nt9sc3p
    @user-hu2nt9sc3p2 ай бұрын

    WE NEED TO STOP CAREER LEECHES (aka career politicians). POLITICIANS NEED TO BE PART-TIME MOUTH-PIECES & FULL TIME WORKERS. RETURN TO ZERO PAY FOR WORDS & FULL TIME FOR ACTIONS

  • @user-hu2nt9sc3p
    @user-hu2nt9sc3p2 ай бұрын

    Exactly why exactly why we need Perm Limits..old guard ideology SHOULD NOT DOOM US FUTURE

  • @sylviewalker7560
    @sylviewalker75602 ай бұрын

    McConnell forgot to take his legacy with him: Trump and MAGA chaos

  • @smartguy724
    @smartguy7242 ай бұрын

    He’s still a senator. So he still has influence to continue to make a mess of the future generation. He’s just doesn’t want to be the leader Dude is as evil as it comes

  • @user-ic6tk1qk2x
    @user-ic6tk1qk2x2 ай бұрын

    The Grim Reaper, A name He wore proudly for 39 years, Don't sound Sad now You Are Evil, Just Go Home Now.*

  • @joeltolbert3152
    @joeltolbert31522 ай бұрын

    Did y'all see other countries, saying he's power greedy or he need to step down??.. nah if America can mind their business n focus on constitution change maybe the world will b peaceful

  • @krizzay95
    @krizzay952 ай бұрын

    America needs conservatism, not populism but the pendulum needs to swing back towards more conservative/traditional values... Just my opinion

  • @andresmattos7541
    @andresmattos75412 ай бұрын

    N E X T B I D E N. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @danielperez-cp7fo
    @danielperez-cp7fo2 ай бұрын

    I really hope he never finds rest whatever is left of his life

  • @Tan92lfc
    @Tan92lfc2 ай бұрын

    Real and menace Power to Block, Resist, be stationary in line with status quo Ante, Oppose and Sabotage progressivism and Judicial appointments, is real Power, like Dune Part 2.

  • @susanmcclellan1773
    @susanmcclellan17732 ай бұрын

    Buh bye...... Worst senetar ever......

  • @sandymedeiros8414
    @sandymedeiros84142 ай бұрын

    Good move on!!!!

  • @blackawana
    @blackawana2 ай бұрын

    Of course, WSJ will act like he is a god, instead of the hater, bigot, grifter, Chinese colluder he really was. Get real.

  • @JaneDoe-ek4ue
    @JaneDoe-ek4ue2 ай бұрын

    Why wait untill December? Hope you and your wife moves to china.

  • @Johnnywhamo
    @Johnnywhamo2 ай бұрын

    "One of life's most underappreciated talents is to know when it's time to move on to life's next chapter," "So I stand before you today ... to say that this will be my last term as Republican leader of the Senate. It must be noted it took Senator McConnell 4-1/2 hours to make this announcement as he stared off into an endless void at times seemingly in search for the appropriate words for this momentous occasion.

  • @observer8736
    @observer87362 ай бұрын

    I wish him the best of luck! I hope that others will leave too. Just enjoy the rest of your life politicians. You got everything over the years unlike ordinary citizens.

  • @kristensorensen2219
    @kristensorensen22192 ай бұрын

    He wants to leave in a box. He won't ever retire.

  • @swedemartyrsonswade
    @swedemartyrsonswade2 ай бұрын

    Wonderful, see this creature, it has outlived the Dinosaurs but is still able to walk the great stairs of DC but not for long.

  • @Photobuffeddy_AGS
    @Photobuffeddy_AGS2 ай бұрын

    B- mtchy .. lol 😝

  • @johntraina9767
    @johntraina97672 ай бұрын

    Go AWAY

  • @verareiki9263
    @verareiki92632 ай бұрын

    How can you talk about anything Mr.And you sold out the American people and stackt a Supreme Court. You need to sit down and be quiet😂😢

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