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One thing that has been a bit surprising, to me at least, is that McConnell seems to actually want to get the government reopened, wants to prevent default, and wants to work with the democrats to find a reasonable compromise.
The thing is, I don't understand why. He is usually one of the hardline, no compromise, screw Obama and the democrats, kind of republicans. Why has he, of all people, decided to not go along with the House republicans and the Tea Party, and actually try to solve the mess that Boehner and Co. have created? It is really surreal to see Mitch McConnell coming down on the side of reality and reason (at least as much as a republican can).
Any insight for me?
BluegrassStateBlues
(881 posts)She's hitting him hard for it back home, coining the name 'Senator Gridlock'
libdem4life
(13,877 posts)libdem4life
(13,877 posts)kentuck
(111,103 posts)and that his best strategy at this time is to appear moderate and conciliatory. That won't last long.
Doctor Jack
(3,072 posts)It is truly a frightening scene going on in Washington right now.
Ellipsis
(9,124 posts)Doctor Jack
(3,072 posts)Surely he wouldn't be moving towards reasonableness and compromise if there was another republican waiting in the wings to take his nomination from him.