Jonathan Martin: “These have not been happy days for McConnell. There was the tragic loss of his sister-in-law, which he alluded to in his speech, and his own infirmities. Yet just as torturous for McConnell has been this season of his political misfortunes… In private this year, McConnell has said this is the worst Congress he’s ever served in, according to Republicans who’ve heard the lament.”
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