He can't anyway, there aren't enough people who would vote it through. He's just saving face to make it look like this was his decision. Non story
Exactly. Mitch is the lightning rod for the right. He's in a very secure seat that would re-elect him if he French-kissed Hillary in public. He is used for unpopular things that would cause other Republicans to lose their seats. He's a foil. The Dems have them too.
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