as Majority Leader (2015-21). He has bragged about his obstructionism, referring to himself as the "Grim Reaper" of the Democratic agenda. He called the successful block of the Merrick Garland Supreme Court nomination "one of the happiest nights of [his] Senate career". According to former President Barack Obama, in one meeting between Vice President Joe Biden and McConnell about a piece of legislation blocked by the latter, McConnell stopped Biden's explanation of the merits of the bill, saying "you must be under the mistaken impression that I care". See also Filibuster Justice delayed is justice denied References Human behavior Political philosophy Ethically disputed political practices Abuse of the legal system