Mitch McConnell

Date of Birth: February 20, 1942

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Biography

Addison Mitchell McConnell Jr., commonly known as Mitch McConnell, is an American politician who has served as the United States Senator from Kentucky since 1985. Born in Sheffield, Alabama, McConnell moved to Louisville, Kentucky, at a young age. He graduated from the University of Louisville with honors in political science in 1964, and later earned a law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 1967. McConnell began his political career as an intern on Capitol Hill and later served as Deputy Assistant Attorney General under President Gerald Ford. He was elected Judge/Executive of Jefferson County, Kentucky, in 1977, a position he held until his election to the U.S. Senate. In the Senate, McConnell has been a prominent figure in the Republican Party, serving as the Senate Majority Leader from 2015 to 2021 and as Minority Leader before and after his tenure as Majority Leader. He is known for his strategic legislative maneuvers and his role in shaping the federal judiciary, including the confirmation of three Supreme Court Justices during the Trump administration.

5 Interesting Facts about Mitch McConnell

1. McConnell is the longest-serving U.S. Senator in Kentucky’s history.

2. He survived polio as a child, which has influenced his advocacy for medical research funding.

3. McConnell is an avid sports fan, particularly of the University of Louisville Cardinals.

4. He has been married twice, with his current wife, Elaine Chao, serving as Secretary of Transportation and Secretary of Labor under different administrations.

5. McConnell has authored a memoir titled “The Long Game,” detailing his political career and personal philosophy.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mitch McConnell

1. “Winners make policy, and losers go home.”

2. “One of my proudest moments was when I told Obama, ‘You will not fill this Supreme Court vacancy.’”

3. “Our job is to make sure the American people understand that the Democratic Party today is the party of socialism.”

4. “There’s no education in the second kick of a mule.”

5. “We need to strengthen our military, defend our borders, and ensure that our veterans get the care they deserve.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

The highest net worth achieved by Mitch McConnell is estimated to be around $34 million.

Children

Mitch McConnell has three daughters from his first marriage to Sherrill Redmon. Their names are Elly McConnell, Porter McConnell, and Claire McConnell.