I first had the pleasure of meeting U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky in Scottsdale, Arizona, roughly six months into his first term. McConnell was energetic, vibrant, quick-witted, and very thoughtful in his public policy position statements.
McConnell is now the U.S. Senate Minority Leader, and he has led the GOP Senate Caucus since 2007. While still a brilliant political str...