Brian McGuire Discusses Mitch Mcconnell Stepping Down From Congressional Leadership
Brian McGuire, Former chief of staff to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, wrote an article discussing his relationship with McConnell and the legacy of the Senate institutionalist.
I first met Mitch McConnell when I was invited to interview with him for a speechwriting job in late 2006. When I walked into his ornate Capitol office, I was immediately struck by how relaxed and unhurried he seemed despite myriad high-stakes political and legislative issues swirling around him at the moment. He asked me one, maybe two, questions, including a lighthearted jibe at my résumé — “Columbia School of Journalism, not exactly a bastion of conservatism . . .” — then politely indicated the meeting was over. I was hired.
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