McConnell and McGrath spar over coronavirus and Supreme Court in debate

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In a biting exchange, Sen. McConnell touted his Senate leadership post as a valuable asset for Kentucky and fired back at McGrath’s attacks on his record, saying: “I think her entire campaign is: She’s a Marine, she’s a mom and I’ve been there too long.'

and the Republican incumbent’s decades-long record in a hard-hitting televised debate in Kentucky.

McGrath responded: “Senator, you’ve been there for 36 years. How’s it looking, Kentucky?” She pointed to the state’s stubbornly high cancer and diabetes rates along with lack of broadband access and well-paying jobs in some parts of the state.McConnell countered that he’s delivered billions of dollars in federal money that McGrath couldn’t replicate if she replaces him and takes her place as a freshman on the “back bench” in the Senate.

When asked about the federal response to the coronavirus outbreak, McGrath gave President Donald Trump and Congress an “F,” before turning her attention to McConnell. The Kentucky rivals delved into the Supreme Court nomination battle under way in Washington. The nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, presented her approach to the law as conservative and fair on Monday at the start of the confirmation hearings, while angry Democrats, powerless to stop her, cast her as a threat to Americans’ health care coverage during the pandemic.

 

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3 Excellent points! 4 if you count the one on top of MOSCOW MITCH’s Head!

Sounds like three good reasons to start. I could give you many more.

His “leadership post” is certainly a “valuable asset” to MoscowMitch. He’ s made millions off of it! And a lot of those millions came from Russia! How are the citizens in KY doing? Getting rich like Mitch?

... works for me!

This marine is kicking your ego around a bit ha...could tell by that creepy insecure laugh during your debate! See ya Mitch and Yes you've overstayed your welcome,

Do we need more. You’re like a bad fart that won’t go away. You’re not doing anything but holding a seat and smelling up the place. Time for a change!

Just watch, Kentucky will put him right back in Washington for 6 more years

Mitch left off Amy's impressive scholarly skills: 1997: U.S.Naval Academy B.S. in Political Science. 2011: Graduate certificate in Legislative Studies from Georgetown University 2014: Master of Arts in International and Global Security Studies from Johns Hopkins.

You have time for you to go away Vote for Amy McGrath Vote Blue

You have been there too long but you have blocked all legislation and stalled the legislative process! You have harmed the Country!

and how many bills still sit on your desk because you won’t let them be brought to the Senate floor for debate....YOU’RE the problem...NOT the Democrate...you have long outlived your usefulness in the Senate...time for YOU to go.

All true.

Mitch is the one who created the log jam of bills from the House. Can he explain why he hasn't budged?

“If I dial back just the teensiest tad from ‘She’s an actual human, I work for the Kremlin, and my nickname— for myself— is ‘The Grim Reaper,’ I will totally STICK this landing. NAILED IT.”— Our lad [B]itch, during debate prep.

Moscow Mitch McConnell is the worst Senate Majority Leader ever! 1 Obstructionist in US Congress!!!

senatemajldr Also Made It Seem AmyMcGrathKY Owes Her Career To Him. Telling The Lt. COL He passed the bill allowing Women to Pilot jets.

Hope KY takes the Marine and gets rid of the Russian swamp monster.

You have been there to long!

Sounds like Amy Coney Barrett. - all she talks about is she’s a judge, a mom, she’s got Jessie, the man of gold, and yeah, Mitch has been around too long

Those are three powerful arguments!

If raising money for campaigns, filling his coffers with Russian money and appointing questionable judges is leadership he is absolutely correct!

When Mitch puts it that way, McGrath does have a winning message.

Oldman give it up we have had enough of your suppression of bills passed by dems in congress and dem pres. You are old school we want people who will work together for the benefit of all not just the 1%. Diversity not white old men.

Kentuckians have been saying 'ditch the Mitch!' for years- he's still standing. The fact is he's only helped the rich people of Kentucky Like the song My old Kentucky Home. That good old Kentucky money is going to keep Mitch in business.

All of which are true.

senatemajldr: 'I've been there too long.' YES! You're the biggest threat to our democracy & governance. You're an obstructionist, not a leader. You're a lawlessmaker whose cynical manipulations abandoned effective governance & protection of our democracy for partisan politics.

senatemajldr what is so funny about covid relief? GOP SenateGOP GOPSuperSpreaders GOPCorruptionOverCountry VoteThemAllOut VoteBlueDownBallot VoteBidenHarris

What about the Russian aluminum plant in Kentucky? Looks like Moscow Mitch got stock option payoff.

Will all that fit on a sign?

After all DemoRats have done to us in the Military, the Betrayal, the Name Calling, the Death, Maiming and Abandonment. One who wore the Uniform and is a Demo-Rat is NOT one that can be Trusted. Veterans question the Patriotism of any Ex Military TraitorCrat. Hanoi John Kerry,

First time MoscowMitch has ever spoken the truth

Good points, facts. She sounds so horrible!

And then he cackled over 215,000 dead like a comic super villain

McConnell has got to go!!!

Those are fantastic qualities to have sir and they make her far more qualified than you. You have been there way too long and your position has made you complacent. It’s time for some new blood and for a tough marine to take over in Kentucky!

Yes? And...?

What was his campaign first go around for the Senate? What comes around goes around.

That's one good ol' boy who's been feeding at the trough too long.

She hammered him last night, have you booked her on any of your programming for today to discuss ?

Jesus Christ Kentucky. Does Mitch have nude photos of everybody? Why do you keep voting for this man?

And he thinks that’s a bad thing?

KapeciaResists It's not the length of time that's at issue, it is what has been accomplished during that time that is the issue.

Amy should thank him for a free campaign slogan.

But let him talk about Amy Comey Barrett and 'she's a mom' is the first thing that comes out of his mouth. So when it's this Amy being a mom is trite but when it's a justice he's ramming through it makes her a saint. F him.

Sounds about right. Doesnt prove hes an asset for KY.

As a Marine she has taken an oath to support and “defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic”...that oath doesn’t expire ever but I guess for senatemajldr it has. GOP has lost their way. They have created their own law & order! VOTE

KapeciaResists His assessment is correct: it showcases her strengths and his readiness to be replaced.

Headline should be that he LAUGHED about 214,000+ dead Americans AmyMcGrath2020

That’s all the argument I need

Don’t forget laughing at the suffering of the American people as he has prioritized filling judges seats instead of passing the cares act

3 excellent reasons to vote your hateful butt out.semperfi

Disappointed, after reading article, that you left out the part about Mitch laughing when confronted with the amount of deaths due to COVID-19 in this country, due to his poor leadership skills.

Works for me! Go McGrath!

McConnell thinks he's an asset to Kentucky? He's an embarrassment, not only for Kentucky but for America and the senate! I would say to the republican party, but it seems that the majority of them have chosen party & Trump over country and honor

That's your headline? Biased much?

Mikejlento The truth hurts doesn’t it MOSCOWMITCH! Time to move on old man, theme to move on! Go Amy!

'Those who seek power over others should be asked why they think they deserve it.'---Bertrand Russell

What leadership is he talking about? Bows down to that orange thing in the White House, that’s not leadership.

Yes, yes and yes! On all 3!

And your in putins pocket.

Precisely, Mitch has been there too long! He is also a hypocrite. DitchMitch

Exactly. That and you’ve forgotten what a democracy looks like and you’ve turned into a creepy diabolical cartoon villain. Bye senatemajldr

The striking thing about this picture is simple. Make the comparisons people.

In a shocking turn of events, McConnell isn't wrong! She is a former marine, a mom and he's been there far too long.

Sounds like a pretty good campaign message. What's MoscowMitch done for YOU lately?

Sounds like a great campaign slogan

Uh, its only 'a valuable asset for Kentucky' when you actually use it to somehow benefit Kentucky. You operate as if Kentucky doesn't exist until you're in an election cycle. What have you done for your state? For your constituents?

She’s a Marine... Good thing. She’s a Mom...... Good thing. McConnell has been there too long.

She's going to lose big time.

Hey! DID YALL SEE SLEEPY JOE IS RUNNING FOR THE SENATE AGAIN. NOT WORKING!!!! You will be defeated in a landslide TRUMP2020

DitchMitch2020

Uh...and you have what to offer besides enabling the biggest crook in the history of the White House? Look up sycophant in Webster’s, there’s your picture. Get rid of him KY !!

Moscow Mitch is nothing more than a road block to the future. He's out for only himself.

Read the other day that Kentucky is the number one state in the US for child abuse. Great job Mitch!

Theyre both full of shit. But some will say shes gotta be better than Mitch. At the same token sthats what everyone thought about trump. No matter which ones wins. Kentucky still loses.

Kentucky is a the bottom on education 🙄

Hey mentioned Moscow Mitch is sitting on 25 million he got from China Has he share any if that with u

Finally something he says that I completely agree with!

He has been there too long. The phrase “term limits” comes to mind. Kentucky has no better off with him, which should be enough to vote against him. He just uses his position to screw the rest of the country as well.

McConnell must go!

Way too long.

Kentucky stop allowing MoscowMitch to walk all over you, vote AmyMcGrathKY For a better Kentucky BidenHarris2020

Exactly you are too old and we need some younger mines that’s fresh and vibrant...

Lol, sounds like a great anti-McConnell slogan to me

senatemajldr MoscowMitch is a valuable asset, just not for Kentucky GOPCorruptionOverCountry AmyMcGrathKY ProjectLincoln

F*k Mitch

She's a marine, she's a mom, and senatemajldr has shown he doesn't care about the people of Kentucky or the Constitution. MoscowMitch VoteHimOut

McConnell is more simple minded than I thought

What about the Putin part, did she forget that part?

Vote him out

She also has a chin, a Personality and heart miles and miles of heart.

Yes she is, yes she is and yes you have you shitgibbon.

Re: her campaign claims, true, true, and true.

This lady has more loyalty to her state and country in her little finger worth his whole career. And let's add the obvious, more empathy to people who died under his watch.... the dead and dying are no laughing matter!! Pro- health and life my az.

BINGO

Sounds like an excellent campaign to me!!

His leadership of the senate has certainty been a valuable asset for him. Meanwhile Kentucky tops most recognised poverty indexes.

She is right about you being there to long and not caring about american people, but took 2 months off because he was scared of the handlings of Covid, through Trump.

It is curious that you led with this from the debate instead of how McConnell laughed and laughed when McGrath called him out for not bringing up the Covid relief bill back in May.

Gee Mitch , did you put a pretty blue bow on that gift you just gave Amy ? Vote her in Kentucky ,Mitch said she’s strong ,caring and smart .

All solid reasons to vote for her!

Hes turtle and a rascist and yes he has been there too long !

Well his record is sh**, he’s only helped himself and not his constituents and he only served State-side in the Army Reserve, I’d say that’s accurate. Kentucky ranks 45th of the states in Economic health, while his estimated net worth is $22.5 M. NicolleDWallace ProjectLincoln

That’s about right...

Look up Kentucky where they rank on Education welfare and economically and you'll be confused why McConnell has a job in the Senate. However if you believe its because he's a Republican than you actually do understand why he has a job. GOP is more important than betterment.

Seems like a winner. Keep shouting these points senatemajldr because I honestly don’t see anything wrong with it.

Oust the turtle 🐢!

What is it you’ve done for your state Mitch? Seems you and the Mrs. are fine, but you’ve left some of your constituents behind. Time to go.

Are republicans in Kentucky brainwashed ? He hasn’t done anything for them for the past 36 years.

Right.

The turtle needs to GO!

MoscowMitchMcTraitor

The old fart needs to go! 💩

Marines & Moms know how to get things done. You should be scared

You have been there too long. You are out of touch. You keep your KY constituents stupid, poor, and unhealthy, but as each election rolls around you spread a few dollars around to buy votes with yet more empty promises. Have you gotten your sheet back from the dry cleaners yet?

Mitch laughing like the heartless piece of shit he is, like some B movie villain, when confronted with his inaction on coronavirus relief legislation is what I think most people will take away from that debate. Just run ads of that sick little laugh on a loop until the election

They’re using the “she’s a mom” thing with their SCOTUS pick...so...it’s their thing...

'I’ve been there too long.' Indeed you have Mitch. Time to go.

Mmm, yeah.

Congress has failed to help the American Families that are struggling for basic survival this family is losing everything we must come together and help them we are all they have left for a bit of hope together we can save this family via gofundme

I learned the true meaning of shamelessness from these men, its truly a sight to behold

hmm, yes she makes a good point

Cocaine Mich is right she's running a Hillary play

Kentucky's standard of living is on par with New Orleans. It's time for Mitch to go.

DEMS WHO HAVE NEVER ACCOMPLISHED ANYTHING....LOVE TO CALL REPUBLICANS NAMES....AND MAKE FUN OF THEM......

He got that right, he's been there way to long. Time for him to go

No Thank you baby killer AmyMcGrathKY! KY has your back senatemajldr Team_Mitch McConnellPress

That's enough for me to vote for her over McConnell.

Mortimer turtle needs to be voted out of office!!!

His time is done. How much did he help KY by refusing to work on aid package in order to ram a SCOTUS appt through. Majority (including GOP) believes confirmation should have been delayed until relief package was complete.

Maybe AmyMcGrathKY should point out the enormous amount of Money that has come from the Federal gouvernment over his tenure yet Kentucky is still one of the poorest State in the union

'She’s a Marine, she’s a mom and I’ve been there too long' - that's enough reasons for me. I'm in!

McGrath You did not try to negotiate a deal with Democrats. Your failed to unite Senate Republicans to get a deal done. You have spent 2 Trillion on 3 1/2 years with no new healthcare benefits or a COVID Plan. You sold your soul to Trump who lies about the very virus killing us.

senatemajldr AmyMcGrathKY Mitch, don’t talk.

You call that a “biting exchange?” The rest of us call it hypocrisy. He was basically criticizing her for mentioning the fact that she is a mom. While he and his Republican colleagues keep touting the fact that Trump’s Supreme Court nominee has seven children.

He’s not concerned about Kentucky, all he cares about is stacking the courts and making himself richer!!!

Hope Kentucky people wake up and vote the snake McConnell out.

senatemajldr your condescending attitude is appalling... For once the good people for their own sakes need to DitchMitch

No, McConnell, you have been there too long!☹️👎

Says it all. Time for HIV Lindsey to go. Wonder why he won’t take a blood sample... now you know

Please Kentucky get him out of there !!!!

He laughed like a creepy ass psychopath 😳😳😳😳

He's one of the most anti-American influences that has damaged our nation in its history. He's beyond unfit for office.

Nobody has ever won an argument with an angry tortoise.

That’s good enough for me.

DitchMitch

No Mitch , McGrath’s campaign is on “HONESTY “ and to help Americans!! McConnell is Moscow’s Fool U have Allowed Russia to interfere ,looked the other way while Trump has Destroyed America ! All Moscow Mitch cares about is $$$$ from Evangelicals to achieve their Hypocrisy !

Moscow Mitch argues, Kentuckians love their welfare.

Why does your headline focus on this corrupt do-nothing?

Amen.

Is there something to sign? He is a clogged drain in DC. How can we help get him out of office? They are all to old.

Oorah Marine Corps. That’s good enough for this Marine.

McConnell record: 35+ years of no major accomplishments. Got lesser status through default. Sitting on over 100 bills to vote on. Millionaire while mortbin KY in poverty. Ky continues to rank as poor state 40th.

All true!

She is and you have senatemajldr ... VoteAmyMcGrathKY

Sounds fine to me. MoscowMitch

AmyMcGrathKY You are three for three. moscowmitch is zero for forever. moscowmitch has broken the USSENATE. American and KY needs veteran Marine, Mom & Motivated to restore the USSENATE to it original deliberative body and support our US Constitution GreenfieldIowa too

She's a marine, she's a mom, Mitch has been there too long. Sounds like Mitch made the case for Amy.

'Biting' is one way of putting it. How about condescending? Smug? Don't make it more respectable than it is.

Perfect bumper sticker, no?

🍊🐢

He is really bad at debating. And he is a Supreme Court Justice Thief

Well, he’s literate anyway.

Where’s the lie?

I love that slogan on my bumper, I think her entire campaign is: She’s a Marine, she’s a mom and I’ve been there too long.'

And this is damn skippy you been so bad your legacy McConnell is going to suck I told you from the get-go what kind of legacy you were going to have now you know

Too long

You have been there too long.

She has done more for her country than that SOB ever did!

Three great points! McGrath is a Marine, a Mom and Mitch has to go! He does nothing for Kentucky.

Mansplaining at its finest

Yep, that pretty much sums it up!

She mopped him up!!

VOTE Your life depends on it

Sounds good to me.

Ditch Mitch

Give me two nouns that would make me vote for senatemajldr over AmyMcGrathKY “She’s a [noun], she’s a [noun] and I’ve been there (in DC) too long”

And your point would be, MoscowMitch ?

a valuable asset for a state that ranks at the bottom 10% of every good measurable the country has and at the top 10% of every negative one.

Good talking points in my view.

Keep pissing off women. It’s a winning strategy.

I mean that is her entire campaign...he got something right for once lol That being said, how us mitch been in office too long but biden hasn't?

She should be selling thousands of bumper stickers tomorrow that say: “She’s a marine, she’s a mom, and he’s been there too long.”

That is true, Isn’t it?

And that’s awesome reasons to kick your old decrepit turtle *** to the curb!

What more do you need?

She's got good points!

Good enough for me, Mitch. Enjoy your retirement - I hear it's warm where you're going.

So if his 36 years have been too long, why aren’t Biden’s 47 years too long

So. She's right.

Mitch better have my money!

She's not wrong.

He's done nothing for Ky for years; just enriched himself.

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