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Michigan Votes; McConnell Vacates

The NPR Politics Podcast

CHAPTER

McConnell's Legacy and Departure

Exploring Senator Mitch McConnell's decision to retire from his key role in the Republican Party, focusing on his legacy in reshaping the judiciary and his divisive impact on American politics. The chapter delves into reactions from senators, anticipation for new leadership in the Senate, and potential successors to McConnell. It also discusses challenges for the Biden administration in finding Republican partners, McConnell's public campaign despite party disagreements, and the influence of Trump in shaping McConnell's successor.

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