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Ira Shapiro

Ira Shapiro is the author of "The Betrayal: How Mitch McConnell and the Senate Republicans Abandoned America." His website is here.

Mitch McConnell, with the shadow of a grim reaper (Photo illustration by Salon/Getty Images)

Mitch McConnell’s biggest challenge: Is the “Grim Reaper” nearing the final curtain?

Ira Shapiro