McConnell Holds Kentucky
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James Joyner | Tuesday, November 4, 2008 |
Mitch McConnell, the Republican Leader in the Senate, held on to his seat. This guarantees that, barring a post-election party switch, the Democrats will be held under the “magic” number of 60 seats.
I’ve always thought McConnell was one of the good guys, an articulate defender of limited government who maintained an air of civility and grace. I’m especially pleased that he wasn’t swept away in the anti-Republican tide.
About the Author: James Joyner is the publisher of Outside the Beltway and the managing editor of the Atlantic Council. He's a former Army officer, Desert Storm vet, and college professor with a PhD in political science from The University of Alabama. He lives just outside the Beltway in Alexandria, Virginia with his wife and infant daughter.
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