GOP Leader McConnell: Nuclear Option Doesn’t ‘Distract from Obamacare,’ It ‘Reminds’ Voters of It (Video)

Today Democrats broke over 200 years of tradition by passing the “nuclear option” in the US senate. The new rule allows Democrats to use a simple 51 majority to avoid filibusters.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) responded to this maneuver on Thursday by chastising Democrats in the Senate for attempting to “change the subject” from the problematic Obamacare roll-out.

“But here’s the problem with this latest distraction. It doesn’t distract people from Obamacare, it reminds them of Obamacare.”

Dear Reader - The enemies of freedom are choking off the Gateway Pundit from the resources we need to bring you the truth. Since many asked for it, we now have a way for you to support The Gateway Pundit directly - and get ad-reduced access. Plus, there are goodies like a special Gateway Pundit coffee mug for supporters at a higher level. You can see all the options by clicking here - thank you for your support!
Photo of author
Jim Hoft is the founder and editor of The Gateway Pundit, one of the top conservative news outlets in America. Jim was awarded the Reed Irvine Accuracy in Media Award in 2013 and is the proud recipient of the Breitbart Award for Excellence in Online Journalism from the Americans for Prosperity Foundation in May 2016. In 2023, The Gateway Pundit received the Most Trusted Print Media Award at the American Liberty Awards.

You can email Jim Hoft here, and read more of Jim Hoft's articles here.

 

Thanks for sharing!