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Opinion: Mitch McConnell’s lamentable legacy

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Mitch McConnell stepped down this week as the longest-serving and one of the most historically important Senate leaders in history.

Julian Zelizer : McConnell secured passage of important bipartisan legislation.

Zelizer says he has caused considerable damage to democratic norms, practices and institutions.

He says he's responsible for appointment of almost as many appeals court judges during Trump ’s single term.

Glenn C. Altschuler : McConnell made a catastrophic miscalculation about the impeachment vote.

He says he now plans to serve out his term, which expires in 2027 , albeit from a different seat in the Senate chamber.

McConnell has characterized the president as “unfit for office,” “stupid,’a sleaze ball” and “a narcissist”.

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