McConnell Changes Tune On Earmarks Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) (R) speaks to a member of the media after U.S. President Barack Obama hosted a meeting at the Blair House. ( Getty Images / Getty ) Produced by David J Fazekas Produced by PRI and WNYC