Sunday, November 03, 2024

US_ Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader? It remains deeply uncertain

THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader? It remains deeply uncertain


President Donald Trump brings Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., on stage during a campaign rally in Lexington, Ky., Nov. 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) more >

By Mary Clare Jalonick - Associated Press - Sunday, November 3, 2024


WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans vying to replace longtime leader Mitch McConnell have been crossing the country to campaign and fundraise for colleagues, making their final arguments before a consequential ballot the week after the presidential election. But their pitches are mostly behind closed doors, and most GOP senators won’t yet say which lawmaker they are backing.

South Dakota’s
John Thune, McConnell’s current No. 2, and John Cornyn of Texas, who held that job before Thune, are the front-runners in the Nov. 13 secret ballot to replace McConnell. The Kentucky senator is stepping aside from the post in January after almost two decades as leader. The winner could steer the direction of the party for years to come and possibly become the next Senate majority leader if Republicans win enough seats in Tuesday’s election.

The outcome is, for now, uncertain.

Only a few Republican senators have publicly endorsed a candidate. Many say they are still undecided. The third senator in the race - Florida Sen.
Rick Scott, who is dealing with his own reelection bid - could act as a spoiler. Another candidate could still jump in.

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