Aren't there any Republican senators who will challenge Mitch as leader?

[TexasBushwhacker]

I mean some, probably many, of the 400 + bills Mitch has sitting on his desk have bipartisan support. Aren't there some Republicans that aren't total obstructionist assholes? If Chuck Schumer had refused to bring House bills to a vote, I think some, if not most, Democrats would have objected. That's just not how you do things.

[maxsolomon]

1. Nope.

Mitt is out on an island, and no one else has the gumption.

McConnell is there until he sheds his mortal shell.

[redstatebluegirl]

2. Nope

[RobertDevereaux]

3. Failing that...

Aren't there TWO (or more) Repugnant-lican Senators
Who would like to BECOME HEROES in the story of our democracy
BY SWITCHING PARTIES
From R to D
Or to an "I" who always votes with the D's?

Suppose the Lincoln Project, behind the scenes, were to go into heavy persuasion mode?

[marylandblue]

7. Some possibilities. I don't think the Lincoln Project has that pull. But Biden does.

He can offer many goodies for their careers or their states if they are so inclined.

[RobertDevereaux]

8. Great idea. I'm sure he and Kamala are already on it!

[PatSeg]

4. Not likely

They are all pretty much afraid of power within their party and deathly afraid of losing their seats.

[marylandblue]

5. Not more than 50% of the caucus.

The best we can get is a few who demand he be less obstructionist. A small group willing to work with Democrats can overrude McConnell whenever they want.

[aidbo]

6. Mitch McConnell is doing everything the Republican Party wants him to do.

Why would any of them challenge him? He is incredibly effective at pushing their agenda or stonewalling any agenda the Democratic Party are working toward.