Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Thursday dismissed attempts to raise the amount of stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 in a …
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Thursday dismissed attempts to raise the amount of stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000 in a standalone measure, dismissing the House legislation and accusing Democrats of advocating “socialism for rich people.” “The data show that many upper-middle class Americans have kept their jobs, work remotely, and remain totally financially comfortable,” the Senate majority leader said. “On the other hand, some of our fellow citizens have had their entire existences turned upside down and continue to suffer terribly,” he continued. “We do not need to let the speaker of the House do socialism for rich people in order to help those who need help.” According to Politico, McConnell used the phrase “socialism for rich people” four times during his address. “Borrowing from our grandkids to do socialism for rich people is a terrible way to get help to families who actually need it,” McConnell said. “Washington Democrats took President Trump’s suggestion and skewed it so the checks would benefit even more high-earning households,” he added.
