Senate’s McConnell pushes back against Republican Party censure of Trump critics

Top U.S. Senate Republican Mitch McConnell on Tuesday criticized his party’s censure of two prominent Republican critics of Donald Trump, joining an intra-party battle that could upend his efforts to project an image of party moderation in this year’s midterm elections.

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Top U.S. Senate Republican Mitch McConnell on Tuesday criticized his party’s censure of two prominent Republican critics of Donald Trump, joining an intra-party battle that could upend his efforts to project an image of party moderation in this year’s midterm elections.

WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) — Top U.S. Senate Republican Mitch McConnell on Tuesday criticized his party’s censure of two prominent Republican critics of Donald Trump, joining an intra-party battle that could upend his efforts to project an image of … [4452 chars]
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Republican infighting rattles McConnell’s U.S. midterm elections strategy

Top U.S. Senate Republican Mitch McConnell’s goal to project an image of moderation for his party as it seeks to regain control of Congress this year has taken a hit with its fresh infighting over last year’s Capitol attack and censure of two lawmakers.
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