The market is becoming less useful to Republicans. The long marriage of convenience is over

Mitch McConnell was never really a fan, writes Magdi Semrau

Did Mitch McConnell cancel the market? Answer: No. He was never a real fan.

For the past few decades, the GOP’s interests aligned harmoniously with those of corporations. Businesses amassed wealth while staying out of social issues. The GOP, in turn, rewarded businesses with tax cuts. The status quo was fine.

This state of affairs allowed the Republican …