McConnell on Media’s Interest in Judge Barrett’s Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the New York Times story on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s children: “The political left and the press should leave Judge Barrett’s children alone. The nominee introducing her family in a few sentences of prepared remarks does not give the […]
McConnell on COVID-19 Relief & Senate Schedule
LOUISVILLE, KY– U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding COVID-19 relief: “Speaker Pelosi has wasted months playing political games with the health and financial security of American families. “Republicans have tried numerous times to secure bipartisan agreement where possible and get aid out the door while these endless talks continue. […]
McConnell: Proud to Support Judge Barrett’s Confirmation and Proud of this Precedent-Backed Process
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States: “The Judiciary Committee and the American people just heard from one of the most impressive nominees for public office that […]
McConnell on “Court-Packing” Threats: Democrats Abuse Language to Set Up Abuse of Power
LOUISVILLE, KY – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding Democrats’ continuing threats to pack the Supreme Court: “It is bizarre to watch Vice President Biden and other Democrats refuse to give a straight answer on their own party’s threats to pack the Supreme Court. But it is even more […]
McConnell Issues Update on COVID-19 Relief and Senate Schedule
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement today regarding the upcoming Senate schedule: “Secretary Mnuchin and Chief of Staff Meadows are right: There is no excuse for Democrats to keep blocking job-saving funding for the Paycheck Protection Program while other conversations continue. “The PPP is a popular program […]
Editorial Boards Recognize Judge Barrett As ‘A Highly Capable, Fully Qualified Choice’
Newspaper Editorials Say Judge Amy Coney Barrett ‘Has Earned A Reputation For Intelligently Written And Well-Reasoned Opinions And Dissents That Are Guided By The Law,’ ‘Her Credentials Are Impeccable,’ She’s ‘A Strong Choice’ ‘With A Compelling Personal Story And An Impressive Understanding Of The Law’ THE WALL STREET JOURNAL EDITORIAL BOARD: “President Trump’s nomination of Amy Coney […]
McConnell on ‘The Story with Martha MacCallum’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined ‘The Story with Martha MacCallum’ yesterday to discuss the Supreme Court, hybrid hearings, and COVID-19. See below for highlights or click here to watch the full interview. On Holding Hybrid Hearings in the Senate: “We’ve been up against COVID-19 since May. We’ve had numerous […]
Continued Attacks on Judge Barrett’s Faith Are A Disgrace
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement Wednesday morning following continued attacks on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s religious faith: The ongoing attacks by Senate Democrats and the media on Judge Barrett’s faith are a disgrace. They demean the confirmation process, disrespect the Constitution, and insult millions of American believers. Yesterday, […]
McConnell: Transparent “Stalling Tactics” Won’t Block Judge Barrett’s Hearings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding COVID-19, the Senate schedule, and the Supreme Court: “The Senate has spent the last few days like all Americans have: Praying for quick healing and a smooth recovery for President Trump and the First Lady […]
Leader McConnell on Hugh Hewitt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) joined Hugh Hewitt this morning to discuss Judge Barrett’s nomination and a variety of other topics. See below for highlights or click here to listen to the whole interview. On Reshaping the Federal Judiciary: “You and I both agree that the most significant, long-lasting accomplishment […]