McConnell fights for his legacy as he sells a divided GOP on Ukraine funding

Mon, 10/30/2023 - 16:54

Mitch McConnell, Volodymyr Zelensky, and Chuck Schumer — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to reporters following a private meeting with senators. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer flank him.
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Mitch McConnell is making a very public push to support additional US support for Ukraine.
His advocacy comes as the Republican voters are increasingly divided on the topic.
Given his age and the stage in his career, this could be one of McConnell's final fights.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell may be leading one of his most legacy-defining intra-party fights over tens of billions of dollars in funding to Ukraine.