One would think that the GOP members of the United States Senate would be looking for a new leader today.

Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky and leader of the Republicans in the senate, watched his pick (Trey Grayson) for the U.S. Senate in his home state lose. Grayson did not just lose to Rand Paul in the primary; he was beaten in a landslide.

Previously, McConnell had used his clout in Kentucky and across the nation to shut off the funding for fellow GOP Senator Jim Bunning because McConnell thought Bunning could not win re-election.

It was a nasty thing to do to a fellow GOP senator, not to mention a senator from your own state.

Jim Bunning endorsed Rand Paul. Guess who’s smiling today?

Of course, McConnell quickly jumped on the Rand Paul bandwagon after his handpicked candidate lost. Continue reading →