McConnell warns GOP off Electoral College brawl in Congress

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks during a news conference with other Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (Rod Lamkey/Pool via AP)

WASHINGTON — Fending off a messy fight that could damage Republicans ahead of Georgia U.S. Senate runoffs, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell warned fellow GOP senators Tuesday not to join President Donald Trump’s extended assault on the Electoral College results.