Mitch McConnell closet RINO? Fights GOP earmark ban

McConnell is maneuvering behind the scenes to defeat a plan aimed at restricting earmarks.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is maneuvering behind the scenes to defeat a conservative plan aimed at restricting earmarks, setting up a high-stakes showdown that pits the GOP leader and his “Old Bull” allies against Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and a new breed of conservative senators.

Update:

McConnell back in the fold on ‘earmarks’