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McConnell says 'MAGA movement is completely wrong' and Reagan 'wouldn't recognize' Trump's GOP [View all]

Source: CNN Politics

Updated 8:42 PM EDT, Wed October 23, 2024

CNN — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered a scathing assessment of the modern Republican Party in an upcoming biography, saying the “MAGA movement is completely wrong” and that Ronald Reagan “wouldn’t recognize” the party today.

“I think Trump was the biggest factor in changing the Republican Party from what Ronald Reagan viewed and he wouldn’t recognize today,” McConnell told the Associated Press’ Michael Tackett for the upcoming biography “The Price of Power” obtained by CNN ahead of its release.

McConnell added that the former president has “done a lot of damage to our party’s image and our ability to compete.”

“Trump is appealing to people who haven’t been as successful as other people and providing an excuse for that, that these more successful people have somehow been cheated, and you don’t deserve to think of yourself as less successful because things haven’t been fair,” he said. Some of McConnell’s strongest comments were focused on Trump’s behavior after he lost the election in 2020, calling him “erratic.”

Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/23/politics/mcconnell-trump-gop-new-book/index.html

He doesn't care. His evil work is done in allowing the rot of 45 to consume everything in this country, AND to infest the SCOTUS (and much of the current federal judiciary). He's stepping down from the leadership at the end of this current Congressional session and still has 2 years left for his term (and will probably not run again).

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McConnell says 'MAGA movement is completely wrong' and Reagan 'wouldn't recognize' Trump's GOP [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 24 OP

But, McConnell will still vote for shithole...................... Lovie777 Oct 24 #1

That's right, money where mouth is. He will still vote for him bottomofthehill Oct 24 #5

This! sueh Oct 24 #6

I hope thar I am correct on this, but I believe they say they will vote for the buffoon, but once in the voting Escurumbele Oct 24 #15

🙏 🙏 🙏 sarchasm Oct 24 #69

Yeah, an enabler on all levels.. Talk about talking out of both sides of your mouth. McC retires in 2026...can't wait! dutch777 Oct 24 #19

Yeah Mitch can't claim to be against Trump when BlueKota Oct 24 #53

This man is pure evil Joinfortmill Oct 24 #2

However.... Macrophylla Oct 24 #3

MoscowMitch... 2naSalit Oct 24 #4

Eff you MoscowMitch malaise Oct 24 #7

What a venomous coward. Jirel Oct 24 #8

re your comments ... "My work here is done". eppur_se_muova Oct 24 #9

Too little too late! mzmolly Oct 24 #10

An October 29, 2024 release date... one week before the election, that's going to make a difference Ellipsis Oct 24 #11

Yet he not only hasn't said anything for the last few years. duncang Oct 24 #12

Frankenstein is dismayed by the monster he built? Scrivener7 Oct 24 #13

You beat me to it. Aristus Oct 24 #52

Frankenstein is appalled by what his monster did to the Pottery Barn. Hugin Oct 24 #66

Hey Mitch, Ya think? Walleye Oct 24 #14

I despise this cowardly nasty piece of wasted flesh UpInArms Oct 24 #16

Mud Turtle Mitch..D.C.Swamp dweller. BattleRow Oct 24 #62

McConnell was told of and given solid evidence of Trump getting Russian help in 2016 and worked .. Botany Oct 24 #17

Without Reagan there would be no Trump. Gore1FL Oct 24 #18

Trump and Reagan had a lot in common Farmer-Rick Oct 24 #38

MAGA movement is wrong? Seinan Sensei Oct 24 #20

Only partly true. Baitball Blogger Oct 24 #21

On the other hand, Eisenhower wouldn't have recognized Reagan's GOP either FakeNoose Oct 24 #22

This is McConnell's political death bed confession. Raven123 Oct 24 #23

The bill is overdue with a very high interest rate. BattleRow Oct 24 #58

It'll take an eternity to pay it off ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 24 #80

Im banking on it. BattleRow Oct 24 #83

He's doing "morality theater." Notice he doesn't ask for forgiveness for his part, cuz it's too late to save his soul. ancianita Oct 24 #24

The very definition of "crocodile tears" Wednesdays Oct 24 #44

Oh, look!! He has a book to sell!! How courageous!! hatrack Oct 24 #25

McCon is not happy with his legacy. He is a full and willing participant of the authoritarian movement. Clouds Passing Oct 24 #26

Not just a willing participant but he facilitated it and was one of the few people who could Bev54 Oct 24 #42

Acquiescent accomplice. BattleRow Oct 24 #59

Who cares about the turtle or raygun. Bluethroughu Oct 24 #27

And the Charles Koch oligarch network relentlessly churns out the mess -- who will rid us of this cancer on democracy? ancianita Oct 24 #46

Reagan couldn't recognize anything but Nancy. He had holes in his brain. twodogsbarking Oct 24 #28

The biggest factor was using fear and lies trolling for non-critical thinking voters Freethinker65 Oct 24 #29

Hey Moscow Mitch.......you and other other "concerned" fucking party that you align with are nothing more than fascists turbinetree Oct 24 #30

Whatever, Mitch. During his second term, Reagan couldn't recognize his face in a mirror. jaxexpat Oct 24 #31

I'm so sick of these cowards who've worked with him & despise him but keep silent until their book comes out. CrispyQ Oct 24 #32

And changing one another's diapers.There will be plenty of poop to go around.The gift that keeps on giving..on and on.. BattleRow Oct 24 #60

Yet he's been all in the whole time Wild blueberry Oct 24 #33

Ah, yes... czarjak Oct 24 #34

Fuck him relayerbob Oct 24 #35

I remember Reagan, and Trump is no Reagan ... TBF Oct 24 #36

Busting the unions is what I think of when they start with the veneration of Saint Raygun. BattleRow Oct 24 #61

The air traffic controllers - you make a good point TBF Oct 24 #63

Fuck Mitch McConnell. He's a day late and a buck short. Ray Bruns Oct 24 #37

Well okay, Turtle. Wednesdays Oct 24 #39

hmmmmm, is mcturtle sensing the chill breath of the grim reaper on his neck? niyad Oct 24 #40

MAYBE I SHOULD GO SHARPEN MY SCYTHE ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 24 #81

Excellent idea! niyad Oct 24 #86

McConnell is also what the Founders feared... The Unmitigated Gall Oct 24 #41

Reagan wouldn't recognize anything AKwannabe Oct 24 #43

Mitch is a coward kevink077 Oct 24 #45

Book should have been called McCoward MLAA Oct 24 #47

Fuck Glitch Mitch! Mr. Evil Oct 24 #48

What a coward. CaptainTruth Oct 24 #49

... trusty elf Oct 24 #50

Maybe we should pass a law requiring all republicans to write a book... ColoradoHoosier Oct 24 #51

No, McConnell, Reagan is WHY we have Trump. alarimer Oct 24 #54

This is how I feel. BowlerBob Oct 24 #85

In the immortal words drmeow Oct 24 #55

McConnell's opinions are worthless. Eyeball_Kid Oct 24 #56

Moscow mitch will still support the convicted felon. republianmushroom Oct 24 #57

Uh-oh, Mitch! WestMichRad Oct 24 #64

You know what they say about a broken clock... sakabatou Oct 24 #65

Why am I reminded of Emo Phillips brother-in-law joke? MurrayDelph Oct 24 #67

Hypocrisy: He believes Trump to not have qualities needed to be President, but he ENDORSED and met him in June andym Oct 24 #68

Soulless ghoul! 50 Shades Of Blue Oct 24 #70

Oh, go commit an anatomical impossibility, Mitch. malthaussen Oct 24 #71

McConnell made Trump possible and armed him with a packed conservative Supreme Court. Martin68 Oct 24 #72

what a loathesome turd JoseBalow Oct 24 #73

you did your part too, Turtle man 4catsmom Oct 24 #74

Liar, Reagan was a big step to Trump IbogaProject Oct 24 #75

Thanks a lot, you fucking dipshit Aviation Pro Oct 24 #76

Don't buy books by crooks. generalbetrayus Oct 24 #77

IMHO,only schnooks buy books by crooks. BattleRow Oct 24 #84

And Moscow Mitch Enabled Him Deep State Witch Oct 24 #78

That butt-lick will still vote for him RainCaster Oct 24 #79

I buy these shitbirds books at Goodwill for camping firestarter ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 24 #82

Yet he rolled over for Trump for four years iemanja Oct 24 #87

As soon as that chapter was finished Mitch immediately went back to kissing MAGA ass. Autumn Oct 24 #88

For my 500th post: STFU Moscow Mitch IzzaNuDay Oct 24 #89

A day late a dollar short Dem4life1234 Oct 24 #90

Hey Mitch! Fuck you, you POS! LNM Oct 24 #91