Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, has announced his decision to step down from his position in November. McConnell’s tenure as the Republican leader has been marked by his ability to navigate the changing dynamics of the party and maintain his power in the face of significant challenges. “As I have been thinking about when I would deliver some news to the Senate, I always imagined a moment when I had total clarity and peace about the sunset of my work,” he said. “A moment when I am certain I have helped preserve the ideals I so strongly believe. That day arrived to…