they have to take a reasonable and rational view and face the facts. we have seen mitch two days in a row speaking for the entire caucus to say let the chips fall where they may. those sound bytes you show for mcconnell flat and tone, that s about as excited as he gets. i think you are right. he hates donald trump. he did hate what happens on january 6th. he means what he says and i am waiting to see what happens and who s involved. the idea that gop senators beginning to protect themselves.