Mitch McConnell, who from here on out will never miss an opportunity to tie himself to John McCain who out polls him in Kentucky, has painted himself into a corner. This afternoon Mitch McConnell called John McCain’s political stunt to suspend his campaign "an outstanding idea."
Quoted by The Hill McConnell had this to say:
"Sen. McCain has just announced that he is willing to suspend his campaign, set politics aside and sit down with all sides to come to a solution to the looming threats to our economy," McConnell said. "That’s really an outstanding idea. The threats to Americans and their homes, savings and retirements are really not a partisan problem, and it won't be fixed with a partisan approach."
(cross posted atDitchMitchKY.com)
So, Mitch McConnell, if you think this is an outstanding approach and not really a stunt, it only makes sense that you too will suspend your campaign and cancel all appearances and campaign commercials in Kentucky until this "crisis" is solved. Can we take you at your word?
Something tells me that McConnell was being a bit disingenuous in his statement and was really just playing partisan politics in a time that demands genuine leadership. Shame on you, Mitch McConnell. Your doublespeak isn’t going unnoticed.
(cross posted atDitchMitchKY.com)