News ‘Socialism for rich people’: McConnell attacks $2,000 stimulus checks, all but ensuring bill won’t pass December 31, 2020January 1, 2021 Christal Hayes, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘Socialism for rich people’: McConnell attacks $2,000 stimulus checks, all but ensuring bill won’t pass Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell again blocked quick passage of $2,000 stimulus checks, calling the proposal "socialism for rich people."