Barrasso Opts to Run for No. 2 in Senate G.O.P. Leadership Shake-Up
Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, one of the potential top contenders to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader, has decided instead to seek the No. 2 position.
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Wyoming Sen. Barrasso will run for No. 2 spot in GOP leadership, narrowing race to replace McConnell
WASHINGTON (AP) — Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso announced Tuesday that he will run for the No. 2 spot in the Senate Republican conference after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell steps down from the top post at the end of the year, bowing out of the race for leader after two of his colleagues announced they would run.
Rick Scott Sits Down With Trump As He Mulls Entering Race To Succeed Mitch McConnell
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Monday held a meeting with former President Donald Trump as he is reportedly mulling entering the race to succeed Mitch McConnell (Ky.) as GOP Senate leader.
Sen. John Thune Announces Bid For McConnell's GOP Leader Role
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) confirmed Monday that he’s throwing his hat in the ring to become the Senate Republican leader once Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) steps down.
South Dakota Sen. John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leader
WASHINGTON (AP) — South Dakota Sen. John Thune is entering the race to be the next Republican leader of the U.S. Senate once Sen. Mitch McConnell steps away from the post in November.
Republicans Nod to Trump’s Influence in Race to Succeed McConnell
With nine months before Senate Republicans select their new leader to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell, some are acknowledging the shadow of one figure outside Congress who looms over the race: former President Donald J. Trump.
McConnell’s Early Decision to Step Aside Fuels G.O.P. Fight to Succeed Him
The decision by Senator Mitch McConnell to step away from leadership at the end of the year has thrown Senate Republicans into an extended, potentially disruptive nine-month battle to succeed him in the middle of a presidential race and a campaign for control of the chamber.
John Cornyn becomes first Republican to announce bid to replace McConnell
Republican Senator John Cornyn of Texas has thrown his hat into the ring to replace departing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, becoming the first member of his party to do so.