McConnell refuses to voice support for Liz Cheney May 5, 2021 Atlee McHeffey, Share This StoryFacebookTwitteremailPrintLinkedinReddit (CNN) — Senate minority leader Mitch McConnnell (R-KY) refused to answer a question about embattled Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY), even though he publicly supported her in the past.