Does Mitch McConnell really support Medicare and Social Security?
And now Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is making the identical pitch. The election season has ushered in a head-spinning debate over which party truly supports pillars of modern American life such as Medicare and Social Security.
Who is Mitch McConnell?
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) talks with reporters reporters after the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol Aug. 4, 2015 in Washington, D.C.
Does Mitch McConnell have a right to complain about federal borrowing?
When McConnell calls the increased federal borrowing " very disturbing ," as he did this morning, it's like watching an arsonist wring his hands over the ashes he created. The Senate GOP leader helped create this mess; he hasn't earned the right to complain about it.
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What cuts did Mitch McConnell make to Medicare?
McConnell eyes cuts to Medicare, Social Security to address deficit. After his tax breaks increased the deficit, Mitch McConnell wants to close the gap by cutting Medicare and Social Security.
What does McConnell call the increased federal borrowing?
When McConnell calls the increased federal borrowing " very disturbing ," as he did this morning, it's like watching an arsonist wring his hands over the ashes he created. The Senate GOP leader helped create this mess; he hasn't earned the right to complain about it.
What did Mitch McConnell say about the deficit?
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blamed rising federal deficits and debt on a bipartisan unwillingness to contain spending on Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, and said he sees little chance of a major deficit reduction deal while Republicans ...
Did Mitch McConnell say the tax cuts didn't need to be paid for?
Nearly a year ago, as the debate over Republican tax breaks for the wealthy was near its end, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) insisted that the tax cuts didn't need to be paid for -- because they'd pay for themselves.
