Approximately 73% of likely voters have expressed a desire for Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell to step down from his leadership position. This sentiment marks his most unfavorable rating since experiencing a second episode of mental lapse during a media appearance. Despite receiving clearance from a congressional doctor to resume his duties, a significant majority believes that it’s time for the Kentucky senator to retire from leadership.
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Furthermore, bipartisan consensus is evident in the latest Rasmussen Reports survey shared with Secrets. The survey reveals that both Republicans and Democrats are inclined towards a change in leadership, with 74% of Republicans and 73% of Democrats expressing their desire for Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell to step down from his current position.
Despite these calls, McConnell has chosen to dismiss them.
Recent incidents involving McConnell have raised concerns, as he has twice appeared non-responsive while addressing the media. Some observers have speculated that these episodes resembled a stroke, but a congressional doctor provided clearance last week, attributing the episodes to likely dehydration.
Kentucky’s Republican Senator Rand Paul, who is also a medical professional with 25 years of experience, expressed skepticism regarding the diagnosis last week. He stated, “Having practiced medicine for 25 years, it doesn’t appear to be a case of dehydration to me. …In my opinion, it resembles a focal neurologic event. This doesn’t necessarily imply incapacitation or an inability to serve, but it does warrant a thorough evaluation to consider the possibility of a seizure.”
It’s unsurprising that Democrats would prefer to see McConnell step down from his position, especially considering his instrumental role in confirming numerous conservative judges during the Trump administration, including three to the U.S. Supreme Court.
However, the degree of discontent within the GOP might catch some off guard, particularly those who haven’t closely followed the lingering resentment from MAGA Republicans. This resentment stems from McConnell’s attribution of blame to former President Trump for the Capitol riots.
Rasmussen’s survey also revealed that a majority of voters hold an unfavorable view of McConnell, with a ratio of 60% unfavorable to 31% favorable.