Sen. John Barrasso to Run for Whip, Passing on Bid to Replace McConnell
Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) plans to run for the Republican Senate seat, a step up from his current position as conference president. “I now have time to reflect on how I can best serve the Republican Conference and our country,” Barrasso said in a statement Tuesday. “After much consideration, I will seek the support of […]
As Sen. McConnell steps down, Kentucky House votes to remove governor’s choice in filling Senate vacancies
Kentucky’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Monday announced the state’s Democratic governor’s role in deciding who would fill the Senate seat should a vacancy arise in 82-year-old Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s home state. passed a resolution to remove the . The bill calls for a special election to be held to fill the Bluegrass […]
Sen. John Thune launches bid to succeed McConnell as Senate GOP leader
Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota) announced Monday that he will run to replace retiring Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the top Republican in the Senate. Senate Minority Whip Thune is currently McConnell’s second-in-command, technically second in command to that role, but could face stiff competition from other Republicans for the coveted post. expensive. […]
Senate GOP Marathon to Replace Mitch McConnell Begins
The race to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who is retiring in November, has already begun. But choosing a successor for the longtime Republican leader is likely to be a difficult process. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) first entered the fray on Thursday, sending a message to his colleagues informing them of his intention […]
McConnell Successor Needs to ‘Stand His Own Ground’ with Trump
Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota) said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that the successor to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) needs to be independent from former President Donald Trump. He said there is. A partial transcription follows: JOHN KARL: By the way, I would like to point out that the former president had some […]
Jen Psaki: ‘Real legacy’ of Mitch McConnell is ‘a cynic focused on power’
MSNBC’s Jen Psaki criticized the “true legacy” of Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) as a “power-focused cynic.” Psaki discussed McConnell’s announcement last week that he would step down from his leadership role at the Senate Republican conference next November. She said on “Inside with Jen Psaki” that his latest news was the “perfect moment” […]
Senate Republican advises Trump to stay out of race to succeed McConnell
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) has advised former President Trump to stay out of the leadership race to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). McConnell announced last week that he would step down from leading Senate Republicans next November, a move that surprised many members of his own party. There are currently three candidates in […]
Death of Angela Chao, Sister-in-Law of Mitch McConnell, Under Investigation
The death of Angela Chao, the sister-in-law of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), has become the subject of a “criminal investigation.” Mr. Chao, who was CEO of Foremost Group, a New York-based dry bulk transportation company, was “in a vehicle that sank into a pond on a ranch in Johnson City, near Austin, on […]
Electing a Conservative in Utah Is Key to Preventing ‘McConnell 2.0’
said Riverton, Utah Mayor and Republican Senate candidate Trent Staggs. Breitbart News Saturday Electing another conservative in the Beehive State is key to preventing Mitch “McConnell 2.0” from becoming the next Senate Republican leader. McConnell, the longest-serving leader in U.S. history, announced this week that he would step down from his role as leader in […]
Sunday shows preview: Haley, Trump set eyes on Super Tuesday; race to replace McConnell
The battle between former President Trump and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley for the Republican presidential nomination on Super Tuesday is likely to be the focus of this Sunday’s show. A new NewsNation show, “The Hill Sunday,” launches this week with guests Rep. Jim Hymes (D-Conn.) and Rep. Ken Buck (D-Colorado). Host Chris Stilwald […]