Staff Reports
Get ready to wave goodbye to Senator Mitch McConnell, folks, because the longest-serving Senate leader in history is finally handing over the gavel. That’s right, the Kentucky senator, who just turned 82 and has been leading the charge on the Republican side, is calling it quits. McConnell plans to step down as Senate Republican Leader in November, but don’t worry, he’s not leaving the Senate altogether just yet. He’s got his sights set on sticking around until January 2027, just from a different seat in the chamber. Looks like the old turtle still wants to stick his neck out a little longer, huh?
"I stand before you today … to say this will be my last term as Republican leader of the Senate."
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced that he's stepping down as Republican Senate leader in November after more than a decade serving in the position. https://t.co/hckcvi1xU6 pic.twitter.com/c2iVNs0TVa
— ABC News (@ABC) February 28, 2024
Now, the old fogey claims the decision has nothing to do with his health, even though he took a tumble last year and had a couple of episodes where his face froze up while speaking. Breitbart News reported that McConnell even went silent during a press conference, sending his colleagues scrambling to pull him away from the podium. But hey, the senator insists he’s “fine.” Sure, Mitch, we believe you! None of those little mishaps were mentioned in his big announcement, though. How convenient, right?
McConnell, in his prepared remarks, made it sound like stepping down was all about reaching a moment of “total clarity and peace” and knowing he’s served his ideals well. Yeah, okay, Mitch. We’re sure that’s what all those stumbles and face freezes were about, too. But hey, better late than never, right? It’s about time the GOP gets a fresh face at the helm. So, buh-bye, Mitch McConnell! Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!
