Summary
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced he will not seek reelection in 2026, marking the end of his long career as a Republican leader.
The longest-serving Senate party leader, McConnell played a key role in shaping the Supreme Court, tax cuts, and major political battles but saw his influence wane amid Trump-era populism.
His departure signals a shift in the GOP, as a competitive race for his Kentucky Senate seat looms.
McConnell pledged to continue advocating for national defense and other priorities before retiring in January 2027.
Right, but the point is he’s realized that he’s been around long enough that enough things that affect him personally are coming into focus. Which is why he’s stepping down… so someone who hasn’t been effected by polio can take his place, and support the things he can’t bring himself to back.
(will note this is the opposite of a compliment, he’s a piece of shit, and only stepping down because he realizes that there are limits on how big of a piece of shit he can be, so he’s clearing the way for a newer piece of shit to continue the legacy).