'This modern-day McCarthyism is toxic': McConnell defends blocking election bills after critics called him 'Moscow Mitch,' then MoscowMitchMcTreason trended.
began trending on Twitter on Friday morning after McConnell blocked the two election bills designed to deter interference by Russia and other states. The senator claimed the measure was"partisan legislation" pushed by the Democratic Party.
"These people have worn out the volume knobs so badly that they have nothing left but the most unhinged smears," the senator continued."Welcome to modern-day McCarthyism. McCarthy-like tactics out in the open for everyone to see."
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