MoscowMitch doesn't like his new nickname:
While we’d love to be reporting that “Moscow Mitch” is a slick new Russian rapper you’ve got to keep on your radar, the reality is that the nickname belongs to the loathsome Mitch McConnell for doing all that he can to abet Russian interference in our elections.
For the past several months, Moscow Mitch has blocked bills that would create tighter electoral security, despite repeated protests from senators on both ends of the political spectrum.
Needless to say, he doesn’t like the nickname, which is quickly catching on. Julian Castro called him by that name in Wednesday night’s debate, #MoscowMitch trended on Twitter and publications like the
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