Letter to Mitch McConnell

Sen. Mitch McConnell not seeking reelection

Mitch McConnell, 83, won't seek reelection in 2026

Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will announce Thursday he will not seek reelection in 2026. Why it matters: McConnell was the longest-serving Senate party leader in U.S. history and has become one of President Trump's GOP antagonists since the new administration began.

Forbes · 1d

Mitch McConnell—GOP Leader-Turned-Trump Foe—Won’t Seek Reelection To Senate, Report Says

Ky., stepped down as the longest-serving party leader in U.S. history last year, but has continued to face questions about his health and age.

Opinion

Raleigh News & Observer · 1d

Dear Mitch McConnell: Before leaving Senate, please stand up to Trump before it’s too late | Opinion

Kentucky’s own Sen. Mitch McConnell could undo some of the harm he’s caused over the years by standing up to Donald Trump.

4dOpinion

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell has awakened too late | PennLive letters

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is responsible for the supermajority of conservative, pro-Trump Supreme Court justices.

The Bakersfield Californian6d

Letter to the editor: McConnell's vote on RFK Jr.

I never agreed much with Mitch McConnell's politics. But name calling doesn't add to any discussion. His vote against RFK Jr. should stand on its merits. Facts: Polio is no myth. Not a joke.

HuffPost on MSN2d

Mitch McConnell Warns Trump’s Kentucky Voters How This 1 ‘Bad Policy’ Will Hurt Them Directly

At a time when Americans are tightening their belts, we would do well to avoid policies that heap on the pain,” said the Republican former Senate leader.

RFK Jr.’s Health Secretary Confirmation Live Updates: Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick—McConnell Votes ‘No’

RFK Jr. will become Trump's health secretary, after winning over some GOP senators wary of his anti-vaccine views.

The Independent7d

Mitch McConnell takes another feeble swing at Trump — when it doesn’t really matter

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

20h

Battle for McConnell’s Senate Seat Begins Promptly

Shortly after Senator Mitch McConnell said he would not run for an eighth term, Daniel Cameron, a former Kentucky attorney ...

20hOpinion

McConnell is the second-most important political figure of our time

Democrats could learn a lot from the master of unapologetic partisanship.

1don MSN

Daniel Cameron launches Senate bid in the wake of McConnell’s retirement

The former gubernatorial candidate came up short in 2023 but is widely seen as the GOP leader’s heir apparent.

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