In his early years as a politician in Kentucky, McConnell was known as a pragmatist and a moderate Republican. [ 22 ] [ 26 ] Over time he became more conservative. [ 22 ] [ 26 ] …

Nov 18, 2020 · On this week's episode of Embedded, host Kelly McEvers goes back to Mitch's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky to try to understand more about young Mitch McConnell and …

Jan 27, 2025 · Early life and education. During his early childhood, McConnell was afflicted with, but eventually overcame, polio. His family moved from Alabama to Louisville, Kentucky, when …

Nov 7, 2014 · Mitch McConnell anxiously watched early voting tabulations being phoned into Republican headquarters. McConnell went on to claim victory in the race for the Jefferson …

Dec 18, 2024 · His early years and education laid the foundation for his long political career. Mitch McConnell was born on February 20, 1942, in Sheffield, Alabama. He moved to Kentucky with …

Aug 30, 2023 · McConnell began his career as an elected official as judge-executive of Kentucky’s Jefferson County in 1977. Elected to the U.S. Senate as a moderate Republican in …

Mitch McConnell was born to Julia (née Shockley) and Addison Mitchell McConnell at Helen Keller Memorial Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama on February 20, 1942. [2] [3] [4] He grew up in …

Mar 1, 2024 · Early Life and Education of Mitch McConnell. Addison Mitchell “A.M.” McConnell II (1917–1990) and Julia Odene “Dean” (née Shockley; 1919–1993) were the parents of …

Nov 18, 2020 · How did a politician famous for his lack of charisma become one of the most powerful men in Washington? This week, we continue our deep dive into the world of Mitch …

Early Life and Career. Addison Mitchell McConnell, Jr., was born on February 20, 1942, in Tuscumbia, Alabama. His family moved from Alabama to Louisville, Kentucky, when he was …