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Uncle Mitch is pretty short sighted, and better be careful
Posted on: April 23, 2020 at 15:43:50 CT
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not to upset the Trumpy base
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2020/04/23/mitch-mcconnell-ignites-firestorm-governors-over-covid-19-aid/3012256001/
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell drew the wrath of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other officials Thursday for suggesting that states file for bankruptcy rather than seek more federal funds to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
The Kentucky Republican, speaking on a conservative radio program, referred to the calls for more money as "blue state bailouts" while criticizing generous public pensions.
A March study by WalletHub found that Kentucky is the fifth most dependent state on federal money and that 13 of the 15 states most reliant on federal funding supported President Donald Trump in the 2016 general election.
McConnell is walking a tightrope, as evidenced during a Wednesday press conference where he acknowledged the fiscal struggles cities and states face.
"Now, we know that they are all suffering," he told reporters in Washington. "We know that they have got revenue problems, but my view is we have gone so far on the national debt here that the next time we address this issue the Senate should be back in session, fully up and running with everybody involved in the discussion."
He is looking to hold back the GOP base that is clamoring for a relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. The majority leader also must deal with members of the Republican caucus who are concerned about hefty relief bills.
Edited by MrBlueSky at 15:45:46 on 04/23/20
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2020/04/23/mitch-mcconnell-ignites-firestorm-governors-over-covid-19-aid/3012256001/
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell drew the wrath of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other officials Thursday for suggesting that states file for bankruptcy rather than seek more federal funds to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
The Kentucky Republican, speaking on a conservative radio program, referred to the calls for more money as "blue state bailouts" while criticizing generous public pensions.
A March study by WalletHub found that Kentucky is the fifth most dependent state on federal money and that 13 of the 15 states most reliant on federal funding supported President Donald Trump in the 2016 general election.
McConnell is walking a tightrope, as evidenced during a Wednesday press conference where he acknowledged the fiscal struggles cities and states face.
"Now, we know that they are all suffering," he told reporters in Washington. "We know that they have got revenue problems, but my view is we have gone so far on the national debt here that the next time we address this issue the Senate should be back in session, fully up and running with everybody involved in the discussion."
He is looking to hold back the GOP base that is clamoring for a relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions. The majority leader also must deal with members of the Republican caucus who are concerned about hefty relief bills.
Edited by MrBlueSky at 15:45:46 on 04/23/20
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Uncle Mitch is pretty short sighted, and better be careful - MrBlueSky MU - 4/23 15:43:50
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