"McConnell's Retirement: A Turning Point for GOP Leadership"
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Sen. Mitch McConnell's legacy includes extreme obstruction, kowtowing to Donald Trump, and fundamentally reshaping the federal judiciary with far-right ideologues. His strategy of stacking the courts with partisan activists has had a lasting impact on American democracy and civil rights, allowing Republican policies to be enacted under the guise of judicial review. McConnell's efficient judicial confirmation machine under Trump may not be matched by his successor, but the enduring consequences of his actions will continue to affect the judiciary and American politics.
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