Mitch McConnell says Trump's 2022 endorsements limited the GOP's 'ability to control a primary outcome' which led to 'candidate quality' issues

Dec 13 2022 by Business Insider

 
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and former President Donald Trump.

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell blamed Trump for the GOP's poor showing in this year's Senate races. He reiterated previous comments on Tuesday about "candidate quality" issues with Senate candidates. But he said Trump's "decisive" endorsements meant the national GOP had to work with his picks.

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