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DonViejo

(60,536 posts)
Mon Oct 9, 2017, 04:59 PM Oct 2017

McConnell: Corker Is A 'Particularly Important Player' In The Senate

Source: Talking Points Memo



By ESME CRIBB Published OCTOBER 9, 2017 2:49 PM

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Monday called Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) a “particularly important part of the budget debate” and declined to comment on Corker’s remarkably critical remarks about President Donald Trump.

“Sen. Corker is a valuable member of the Senate Republican caucus,” McConnell said, according to Associated Press reporter Adam Beam. “He’s also on the budget committee and a particularly important player as we move to the floor on the budget next week and he’s an important part of our team.”

Asked to respond to Corker’s criticisms of the President, McConnell said, “He’s an important part of our team and he’s a particularly important part of the budget debate which will be on the floor next week.”

Corker announced in September that he will retire in 2018, but until then, he remains in the Senate, and suggested last week that he would be willing to vote against a Republican tax plan if it increases the deficit.


Read more: http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/mcconnell-corker-particularly-important-senate-player

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McConnell: Corker Is A 'Particularly Important Player' In The Senate (Original Post) DonViejo Oct 2017 OP
As much as I don't like either McConnell is right Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2017 #1
Hey Mitch, Mr.Bill Oct 2017 #2
Hey Turtle...I despise you. I loathe you. I detest you. PearliePoo2 Oct 2017 #3
He announced his retirement maxsolomon Oct 2017 #4

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,485 posts)
1. As much as I don't like either McConnell is right
Mon Oct 9, 2017, 05:03 PM
Oct 2017

Trump needs Corker's cooperation. However as long as it slows down Trump's agenda let the pissing off continue.

Mr.Bill

(24,375 posts)
2. Hey Mitch,
Mon Oct 9, 2017, 05:51 PM
Oct 2017

you ever wrote a book about making deals?

Then STFU and let Donnie work his magic. Just look at all the deals he's done since he got elected.

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