Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is facing a delicate situation as he nears the end of his tenure. Despite losing influence to former President Trump within the GOP, McConnell remains a key figure in shaping party policy.
While he has criticized Trump and faced pressure to oppose him, McConnell recognizes the need to work with Trump to maintain party unity and achieve electoral success. Despite tensions, McConnell's pragmatic approach reflects his understanding of the complex dynamics within the Republican Party.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to provide context, commentary and analysis on McConnell’s tenure in the Senate. If you would like to speak to an expert, please contact GW Media Relations Specialist Tayah Frye at tayah [dot] frye
gwu [dot] edu (tayah[dot]frye[at]gwu[dot]edu).
Sarah Binder is a professor of political science. Binder's work focuses on the politics of legislative institutions, including their origins, development and impact on policy outcomes. Her areas of expertise include Congress, Legislative politics, American political economy, and political parties.
Casey Burgat is the director of the Legislative Affairs program at the Graduate School of Political Management and host of its Mastering the Room podcast. Prior to joining GSPM, Burgat was a Senior Governance Fellow at the R Street Institute where his research focused on issues of congressional capacity and reform. Burgat co-authored Congress Explained: Representation and Lawmaking in the First Branch, a textbook on all things Congress.
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