Republicans balk at Trump playing a role in the fight to replace McConnell
SenateRepublicans have a clear message for former president Donald Trump about the race to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell: stay out of this.
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Texas Sen. Cornyn announces run for GOP leader as scramble to succeed McConnell begins in the Senate
WASHINGTON (AP) — Texas Sen. John Cornyn has informed his colleagues that he intends to run for Senate Republican leader, becoming the first senator to announce a campaign after Sen. Mitch McConnell said he will step down from the post in November.
Top Senate Republican to Campaign With Kari Lake in Arizona
Kari Lake, the former television anchor running for U.S. Senate in Arizona, will campaign on Thursday in Phoenix with a top Senate Republican, the latest sign of the party’s embrace of a candidate whose extreme views made her a lightning rod just two years earlier.
The House Freedom Caucus Can’t Wait For Mitch McConnell To Exit GOP Leadership
Right-wing House Republicans can’t wait for Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to officially step down as GOP Senate leader later this year, suggesting the Kentucky Republican has been more focused on delivering on Democratic priorities, citing his support for delivering more U.S. aid to Ukraine.
Trump's Lock On The GOP Is Complete As Mitch McConnell Heads For The Exit
WASHINGTON ― Mitch McConnell’s withdrawal from Republican Senate leadership completes Donald Trump’s dominance over the Republican Party as he barrels toward the 2024 GOP presidential nomination despite facing 91 criminal charges across several jurisdictions.
The three Johns: Thune, Cornyn and Barrasso jostle to succeed McConnell
There are as many men named John or Jon in the US Senate as there are African Americans and Latinos combined. Three of them are now vying to become Republican leader in the chamber.
Waiting In The Senate GOP Leadership's Wings: The Three Johns
Senate Republican leadership will take on a much more Western look if some of the most likely contenders to follow Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) are successful.