Packwood

Most voters today barely remember Packwood, the good, the bad, and the ugly.

And Now Mitch McConnell Is the ‘Pro-Woman’ Candidate!

Eleanor Clift

October 20, 2014

A month before the Ethics Committee vote that McConnell boasts about today, he and Dole were publicly defending Packwood.

And Now Mitch McConnell Is the ‘Pro-Woman’ Candidate!

Eleanor Clift

October 20, 2014

Her push for public hearings on Packwood irritated her Democratic male colleagues along with the Republicans.

And Now Mitch McConnell Is the ‘Pro-Woman’ Candidate!

Eleanor Clift

October 20, 2014

Packwood was eventually convinced to come to the Senate, but he insisted that they carry him across the threshold.

When Politicians Run Away

David A. Graham

February 19, 2011

At about noon we reached a forlorn mud hut, known as Packwood's ranch.

Our tents were pitched near Packwood's, out in the broiling sun.

Do you forget that Belinda Portman and her accomplishments have already been as well advertised as Packwood's razor-strops?

Mr. Packwood carried me into the house, and both he and his wife felt sorry for me.

Mrs. Packwood wet a piece of brown paper, laid it on my forehead, and bade me lie on my bed until I should feel better.