McConnell’s new posture toward Moscow

"For decades, I have used my Senate seat to stand up to Russia," the Kentucky Republican protested.

Unfortunately for McConnell, two days later came a reminder that he has taken a rather different posture toward Russia of late. Indeed, it appears, he has been key to helping Russian oligarchs with ties to Putin skirt U.S. sanctions and invest in an aluminum mill in McConnell’s home state of Kentucky.

An intriguing tale of influence and corruption. It explains a lot. Is this the swamp Trump said he would drain? Why do we keep letting elected officials get away with this stuff?

P.S. Here's the antidote...