Skepticism reigns as Biden, McConnell begin new era
Posted on AllSides January 25th, 2021
From The Center
Shortly after Joe Biden finished his inaugural speech after taking the oath of office Wednesday, he walked toward Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.), who was seated behind the new president on the platform, to exchange a few private words.
Lawmakers who had served with both men during Biden’s 36 years in the Senate wondered what was said and if it was a sign that the relationship with the two savvy, politically pragmatic veterans would help deliver the new era of cooperation that Biden had promised during the campaign....