The news of McConnell’s supposed openness to a deal comes courtesy of CNN, which reports that McConnell has directed Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.) McConnell declared that he’s “hopeful” about a "bipartisan solution.”AdvertisementA larger bipartisan group of senators has also begun talking about a gun bill. When the House impeached Donald Trump over the violent Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection attempt, McConnell signaled openness to convicting Trump. Congressional failure on guns could demobilize that base, making them more likely to stay home in November in disgust, boosting GOP chances. Democrats have to push the possibility of reaching a bipartisan deal as far as possible.

Source: CNN May 27, 2022 08:01 UTC