Mitch McConnell is a tough guy to figure out. Everyone agrees he's one of the most consequential figures in American politics. Yet it's not entirely clear why.
The six-term Republican senator from Kentucky and current majority leader has cultivated a reputation over the years as a master tactician and skilled legislative leader. Still, few can list his legislative accomplishments. Whether he's squaring off against Democrats or his own party members, the outcome always appears to be the same: McConnell wins. Even so, it isn't clear what winning means for Republicans or the Senate.
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