Americans have Heartache Tonight, but Mitch McConnell has a Peaceful Easy Feeling

Washington Post logoIn America, there’s going to be some Heartache Tonight. But Mitch McConnell’s Senate Republicans have decided to Take It Easy.

“I don’t think we have yet felt the urgency of acting immediately” on further help for those devastated by the pandemic, McConnell said two weeks ago. Now, with 100,000 dead and 40 million out of work, he still talks of waiting a month.

So what makes Senate Republicans feel the urgency of acting immediately? What would make them Take It to the Limit? Continue reading.