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davidpdx

(22,000 posts)
3. Yeah, but what about Bonehead over in the House?
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 07:43 PM
Dec 2012

He's going to have to round up at least 30 to 35 votes from his caucus combined with the Ds to pass something.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
4. McConnell doesn't have a deal with the American public. He works for those who pay him elsewhere.
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 07:50 PM
Dec 2012
Mitch McConnell's Salary??



http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021903241

That graphic says his fortune when from $3.1 million to $27.2 million in 6 years in Congress. That didn't come from his salary in congress. From another thread:

Here's The Way To Get Rid Of Mitch




http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=250404

Further down that one:

How did Mitch McConnell go from a net worth of $1.7m-$4.4m in 2004 to $9.8m-$44.5m in 2010?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251250404#post12

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
9. Probably from his business interests and election campaigns.
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 08:53 PM
Dec 2012

I think a lot of people are pressing for answers on who is pulling Mitch's strings. Going to opensecrets.org, it's impossible to get his page to load. He's top of the list on the right, the Republican side. Give it a try:

http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/index.php#sen


freshwest

(53,661 posts)
14. They can't. The networks are owned by right wingers. They determine what's on the news.
Mon Dec 31, 2012, 12:30 AM
Dec 2012

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Third Doctor

(1,574 posts)
11. Mitch can't change gears after years of doing
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 09:21 PM
Dec 2012

nothing but obstructing. He's actually has to start doing his job again??!! Really??!!

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