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Another scary freeze for McConnell and the GOP

Aug 31, 2023
Senator Mitch McConnell freezes up again, causing concern among Republicans. The podcast also delves into the rise of hate crimes in the US and the importance of apocalyptic seed vaults for global crop production.
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Quick takeaways

  • Senator McConnell's freezing incidents have raised concerns about his ability to serve as Senate Minority Leader.
  • Hate crimes in the US have been increasing, targeting various communities such as black Americans, LGBTQ+ individuals, Asian Americans, and Jewish Americans.

Deep dives

Concerns over GOP leadership after McConnell's freezing incident

During a press conference, Senator Mitch McConnell froze for about seven seconds, raising concerns about his health and ability to serve as Senate Minority Leader. Republicans are expected to update the lightheaded defense for his freezing incidents, as it lacks credibility. While there have been no public challenges to his leadership yet, questions about his fitness to serve may arise in the future.

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