Meaning of Moscow Mitch | Babel Free

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U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell.

US, derogatory

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“"Moscow Mitch" has acted as a Trojan horse for crony capitalists, allowing them to wield domineering control⟳ over our national politics and decision-making. He has been diabolically opposed to fairer political representation and[…]”

“Moscow Mitch won't allow⟳ it. The Senate Republican majority leader told us he didn't like⟳ that nickname. So in deference, I will not call⟳ him that. Even before the House impeachment hearings began, Leningrad Mitch pledged that[…]”

“The efforts earned McConnell the moniker "Moscow Mitch." In September 2019, Sen. McConnell finally agreed to a bill authorizing $250 million for election security. The bill did not require⟳ that states use⟳ the funds for secure[…]”

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