Republican Sen. John Thune of South Dakota shown He said he hopes to become Senate Republican leader.
When asked whether he would prefer to be the Senate majority or minority leader, Thune said he would. keroland news He says he hopes to take a leadership position.
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has served as Senate Minority Leader or Senate Majority Leader since 2007, announces that his current term as Senate Republican Leader will be his last in the leadership post. did.
Mr. Tune is waiter He has served in the Senate for over 19 years and currently serves as Senate Republican Whip.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn is also eyeing McConnell’s successor.
Like McConnell, Cornyn and Thune were part of a group of Senate Republicans last month. I voted agree with measurement It would, in part, provide for the United States to provide additional aid to Ukraine.
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida Failed challenge Regarding his leadership role in 2022, McConnell said: statement “I have been very clear and have long believed that we need new leadership in the Senate that represents the voters and the issues we were sent here to fight. , I am challenging Leader McConnell in 2022. This is an opportunity to refocus on solving the critical challenges facing our country and truly reflect the aspirations of our constituents.”
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