Mitch McConnell: ruthless operator determined to triumph for Trump
(The Guardian United States)

As the president´s impeachment trial opens, the Senate majority leader looks like the ideal figure to have on side For all the hidden pitfalls that a Senate impeachment trial might hold for Donald Trump, he has so far enjoyed the steady support of elected Republicans, and in particular the chamber´s most powerful Republican, Mitch McConnell.But the majority leader´s backing for Trump represents more than just one more vote in the `acquit` column. Continue reading...