The Misadventures of Moscow Mitch: Newark Star-Ledger editorial: Mitch McConnell fails tenants, struggling landlords. Everybody, really
Berry Craig
In New Jersey cities, many thousands of families will soon be homeless, once the governor lifts his moratorium on evictions during the pandemic.
Some are already being evicted, illegally. Yet even a decent landlord is in an impossible situation without federal help. And Mitch McConnell is standing in the way.
The Senate Majority leader and President Trump have been blocking any more help to states, including as much as $100 billion for tenants and landlords, in rent and utility assistance.