Administration Quote by Mitch McConnell
“The worst day of my political life was when President George W. Bush signed McCain-Feingold into law.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2006, Senate Floor
He marks the passage of McCain-Feingold as a low point in his political career.
In simple terms: He regrets signing the law.
Consider long-term impacts of legislation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- election cycles
- lawmaking
- public opinion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives existed then?
- How do you assess policy outcomes?
Political decisions are complex.