(Breitbart) Conservatives reacted to the news of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) plan to step down as Republican leader in November, although there appears to be an emerging theme that he should step down sooner rather than later.
McConnell, 82, made the announcement on Wednesday, telling his colleagues, “One of life’s most underappreciated talents is to know when it’s time to move on to life’s next chapter,” according to his remarks.
The decision follows months of calls from various conservative leaders, urging him to step down, particularly following his series of health scares, or “freeze-ups,” in 2023 in front of the press, which McConnell ultimately dismissed.
“I’m going to finish my term as leader, and I’m going to finish my Senate term,” he said amid mounting questions over his health and political future.
But of course, this announcement has sparked plenty of reactions across the political spectrum.
“Why are Republicans so stupid? Ronna Romney should be forced to step down BEFORE Super Tuesday. Mitch McConnell should be forced to step down BEFORE NOVEMBER. You don’t let the Fox stay inside the barn. You drive them out,” Laura Loomer said following the news, asking, “What the hell is wrong with these people.
Why are Republicans so stupid?
Ronna Romney should be forced to step down BEFORE Super Tuesday.
Mitch McConnell should be forced to step down BEFORE NOVEMBER.
You don’t let the Fox stay inside the barn.
You drive them out.
What the hell is wrong with these people.
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) February 28, 2024
“I called on McConnell to step down over a year ago,” Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) said following the news, echoing the common theme that Republicans want a replacement not in November, but now.
“This is good news. But why wait so long — we need new leadership now,” he said:
I called on McConnell to step down over a year ago. This is good news. But why wait so long – we need new leadership now https://t.co/IG7wgaNI6Z
— Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) February 28, 2024
“Why won’t McConnell resign his leadership position now? Because he wants to use his power to sabotage Trump, keep the border open, and funnel money to Ukraine for the next eight months,” Sean Davis, CEO and co-founder of the Federalist, said.
“Why is McConnell planning to resign in November and not when the new Congress is sworn in? He doesn’t want newly elected senators having any say in who his replacement is. McConnell is corrupt to his core. He needs to resign now,” he demanded:
Why won’t McConnell resign his leadership position now?
Because he wants to use his power to sabotage Trump, keep the border open, and funnel money to Ukraine for the next 8 months.
Why is McConnell planning to resign in November and not when the new Congress is sworn in?
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) February 28, 2024
