McConnell included $600 checks in COVID-19 stimulus plans after hearing that opposition could cost Republicans the Senate runoffs in Georgia, report says

In a private call, McConnell reportedly said the lack of direct stimulus payments to Americans was affecting GOP Senate campaigns in Georgia.

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