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Mitch McConnell is ‘optimistic’ about second ballot at Republican Convention

The Senate Majority Leader's comments Monday are likely to heighten an escalating feud between the GOP establishment and Trump.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) listens to a question during a press conference following the weekly policy meeting at the U.S. Capitol Dec. 1, 2015 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty)
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) listens to a question during a press conference following the weekly policy meeting at the U.S. Capitol Dec. 1, 2015 in Washington, DC.Getty Images

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