Orrin Hatch Passed Away!

Orrin Hatch, one of the longest serving senators passed away.

The death of Orrin Hatch, one of the last decent Republicans in the Senate. 

President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Sen. Karen McConnell (R-KY), Sen. Karen Romney (R-UT) and Sen. Karen Lee (R-UT) will address his passing in due time.

The 88-year old senator who had championed conservative politics but also bipartisanship has passed away.

Hatch, who became the longest-serving Republican senator in history as he represented Utah for more than four decades, died Saturday.

His death was announced in a statement from his foundation, which did not specify a cause. He launched the Hatch Foundation as he retired in 2019 and was replaced by Romney. 

Romney won the seat after he carpetbagged from San Diego to Park City, Utah to run for the seat. Romney is a former one term governor of Massachusetts, a two time presidential candidate, the 2012 Republican presidential nominee, a failed U.S. Senate nominee from Massachusetts, the man who gave Barack Obama the idea for Obamacare, a flip flopper, an opportunistic asshole and one of Washed Up 45's most hated rivals. 

Hatch endorsed him to replace him.

A conservative on most economic and social issues, he nonetheless teamed with Democrats several times during his long career on issues ranging from stem cell research to rights for people with disabilities to expanding children’s health insurance. He also formed friendships across the aisle, particularly with the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy.

He also championed GOP issues like abortion limits and helped shape the U.S. Supreme Court, including defending Clarence Thomas against sexual harassment allegations during confirmation hearings.

Toward the end of his career, he also helped pass a federal tax overhaul and pushed for Washed Up 45 to downsize two national monuments in Utah as he called for a return to an era of political civility. He became an ally of the former president.

He was also noted for his side career as a singer and recording artist of music with themes of his religious faith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine, and their six children.