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I'm guessing that they're referring to Mitch McConnell

by jay3ss 6y ago

nikanj 6y ago
What is he doing? Mostly looking for a few good keywords to google the issue.
- admax88q 6y ago
  Try Googling Mitch McConnell
- jay3ss 6y ago
  As far as I know, he's described himself as the "Grim Reaper" for progressive policies [0]. Now, I'm no expert but as the majority leader, he > schedules the daily legislative program and fashions the unanimous consent agreements that govern the time for debate [1] and > has the right to be called upon first if several senators are seeking recognition by the presiding officer, which enables him to offer motions or amendments before any other senator [1] - [0]: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/440041-mcconnell-pledges-to-be-grim-reaper-for-progressive-policies https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/440041-mcconnell-pledges... - [1]: https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Majority_Minority_Leaders.htm https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing...
- manfredo 6y ago
  He's the Senate majority leader. The above comment is not correct, one senator is not holding the nation hostage. The majority of the Senate is. The Senate majority leader just happens to be one of the more senior members of the majority party in the senate. Mitch McConnell, as far as legislating goes, is no different from any other Senator.
  - astrange 6y ago
    Well, one senator can hold up the nation easily enough with the filibuster or denying unanimous consent. Senators are very powerful and the Senate is explicitly designed to stop anything from happening. Most other countries have less powerful upper houses.
    - mcny 6y ago
      Yes, the compromise was to say all states are equal which is a ridiculous idea. I just don’t see a better way though. How does the European Union handle things? Does Latvia have the same vote as Germany? Or does nationality not matter because things are run by technocrats? I’d imagine at some point the elected representatives hold the decision makers accountable?
- chapium 6y ago
  He's an obstructionist. The plan is to block everything, no compromise. He's even taken contradicting stances when the other side raises an issue he previously supported.

I'm guessing that they're referring to Mitch McConnell

by jay3ss 6y ago

I'm guessing that they're referring to Mitch McConnell

nikanj 6y ago

What is he doing? Mostly looking for a few good keywords to google the issue.

admax88q 6y ago
Try Googling Mitch McConnell
jay3ss 6y ago
As far as I know, he's described himself as the "Grim Reaper" for progressive policies [0]. Now, I'm no expert but as the majority leader, he > schedules the daily legislative program and fashions the unanimous consent agreements that govern the time for debate [1] and > has the right to be called upon first if several senators are seeking recognition by the presiding officer, which enables him to offer motions or amendments before any other senator [1] - [0]: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/440041-mcconnell-pledges-to-be-grim-reaper-for-progressive-policies https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/440041-mcconnell-pledges... - [1]: https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing/Majority_Minority_Leaders.htm https://www.senate.gov/artandhistory/history/common/briefing...
manfredo 6y ago
He's the Senate majority leader. The above comment is not correct, one senator is not holding the nation hostage. The majority of the Senate is. The Senate majority leader just happens to be one of the more senior members of the majority party in the senate. Mitch McConnell, as far as legislating goes, is no different from any other Senator.
- astrange 6y ago
  Well, one senator can hold up the nation easily enough with the filibuster or denying unanimous consent. Senators are very powerful and the Senate is explicitly designed to stop anything from happening. Most other countries have less powerful upper houses.
  - mcny 6y ago
    Yes, the compromise was to say all states are equal which is a ridiculous idea. I just don’t see a better way though. How does the European Union handle things? Does Latvia have the same vote as Germany? Or does nationality not matter because things are run by technocrats? I’d imagine at some point the elected representatives hold the decision makers accountable?
chapium 6y ago
He's an obstructionist. The plan is to block everything, no compromise. He's even taken contradicting stances when the other side raises an issue he previously supported.