McConnell Says US Recession Is Likely, Vows GOP Will Curb Biden’s Spending
- Senate Republican leader blames Democrats for inflation
- GOP would be a check on Biden if they win House or Senate
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Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell said the US is likely to tip into a recession as the Federal Reserve raises interest rates to combat historic inflation, which he blamed on Democrats’ spending.
McConnell said the answer for the economy is greater fiscal austerity and that Republicans will serve as a check on any big spending plans by President Joe Biden if they win one or both chambers of Congress in November’s midterm elections.