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U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell<br>PHOTO:STAR file

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell
PHOTO:STAR file

McConnell Urges Halt to New Regulations

By AP

LOUISVILLE, KY - U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is urging Mitt Romney to stop any new regulations and to rule out tax increases if the GOP standard-bearer wins the presidency next month.

Kentucky's senior senator also renewed his call for action to control federal spending on Medicare and Social Security.

He told a group of young professionals in Louisville on Friday that both entitlement programs are on "unsustainable paths" because Americans are living longer. He said to do nothing risks both programs.

McConnell says the race between Romney and President Barack Obama is a toss-up. His advice to Romney if he wins — on day one of his presidency place a moratorium on new regulations and rule out tax increases.

McConnell said that's what's needed to kick-start the slumping private sector.

Published 08:47 PM, Friday Oct. 19, 2012
Updated 09:45 AM, Friday Oct. 26, 2012

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- Name: David L.
  
  10/24/2012 7:48:46 AM
  
  I agree Bobby M. While I think Mitch has become part of the problem instead of part of the solution, I have not been impressed with anyone that has run against him.
  
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  Name: Bobby M.
  
  10/21/2012 8:35:38 PM
  
  What argument? I asked you to name a past opponent of Mitch McConnell that would have represented Kentucky better in the U.S. Senate than McConnell. You didn't so there is no argument.
  
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  Name: Independent T.
  
  10/21/2012 6:42:36 PM
  
  I dont think that argument would even play on a 3rd grade playground. But then, it might make all the sense in the world to many of those on a republican news website. lol
  
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  Name: Bobby M.
  
  10/21/2012 9:49:14 AM
  
  Okay, you can't name one and that is because there isn't one.
  
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  Name: Independent T.
  
  10/21/2012 7:52:07 AM
  
  Any of them, Bobby. 100% of them would have been less wasteful, less in it for themselves, and less polarizing. Any single one of them.
  
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  Name: Bobby M.
  
  10/20/2012 9:27:23 PM
  
  Not attacks that can be made against any incumbent that wins re-election. List the names of past opponents that would do a better job of representing Kentucky.
  
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  Name: m t.
  
  10/20/2012 9:08:07 PM
  
  I'm not sure just being elected or reelected means you were the best man or woman in the race the war chest you earned from political favors might have something to do with it.
  
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  Name: Independent T.
  
  10/20/2012 8:29:58 PM
  
  Errrrr........Anybody....anybody at all.
  
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  Name: Bobby M.
  
  10/20/2012 10:56:31 AM
  
  I guess we could have someone like Richard Durbin that cares not a whit about his constituents. He is too important to be bothered with Illinois. At least McConnell represents Kentucky first. He keeps getting elected because there has not been a better option. Disagree? Tell me who has run against him that would be better for Kentucky.
  
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  Name: m t.
  
  10/20/2012 10:34:47 AM
  
  It is important to remember Mitch was given one million dollars to kill Fed Reg by hedge fund groups. An example of the best government money can buy.
  
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  Name: mt s.
  
  10/20/2012 10:27:19 AM
  
  WHY DO YOU KEEP ELECTING HIM???? He needs to go home and start living off his dirty earned money.
  
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  Name: Bobby M.
  
  10/20/2012 9:51:41 AM
  
  Joe B., You should realize, but obviously don't, that income tax revenues were at record levels during the Bush administration. The domestic spending of the Bush administration was the most reckless in history - at that time. I thought it was the most irresponsible that I would ever see, but I was quickly proven wrong. If the purpose of tax policy is anything but generating revenue then we need to replace the people creating tax policy. 'Fairness' should never be in the equation. Ours is not mainly a revenue problem; it is a spending problem.
  
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  Name: Joe B.
  
  10/20/2012 9:08:19 AM
  
  I see Mitch is up to his usual nonsense and destructive ways. Taxes must be raised to start paying down our debt and to fix Medicare and Medicade but Mitch and the republicans want to go back to the Bush years of destroying our economy starting two wars with no tax increase to pay for them and of course trickle down ecomonics where the rich get richer and the poorer get poorer it didn't work then and will never work. Only in Kentucky could Mitch McConnell get elected and reelected,how I will never understand.Unless one is a millionaire they can't afford to be a republican.
  
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  Name: Independent T.
  
  10/20/2012 8:07:20 AM
  
  This is an unpaid political comerical and I approve it's content. Thank you, Uncle Mitch P.S. Don't let those silly campaign finance reform thingies slow you down from sending money. We in Congress were vigalent in establishing the unlimited and virtually unregulated Super-Pacs, ensuring that corruption in government can continue on. Out motto? "Everything is for Sale....Especially Us!"
  
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