https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2011/07/31/senator-mcconnell-the-shrewd-adult-in-the-room/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:35:33 -0400<![CDATA[At first glance Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) appears to be an unassuming,  bland, and soft spoken southern good old boy. McConnell is  a dream stereotype for Lorne Michaels at Saturday Night Live. You can imagine SNL depicting McConnell as the poster child for any thick headed,  slow talking southern conservative.  Admittedly the Kentucky senator is a slow and can look a bit goofy]]>Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:17:32 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Pollock]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-pollock/2011/07/31/senator-mcconnell-the-shrewd-adult-in-the-room-n151165