Several high-profile Trump-backed Senate candidates lost last week, including Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania, Don Bolduc in New Hampshire, Blake Masters in Arizona and Adam Laxalt in Nevada. Its like, what should I do in the time I have left? and so what comes next? McConnell, meanwhile, has clashed with the former president, who in turn has responded by calling for McConnells impeachment. Trump supported Murkowskis conservative challenger Kelly Tshibaka, but the incumbent stuck to the center amid her states new ranked-choice voting system and won by 7 points. So Im convinced that if I run, I win. DeSantis pushes for dismissal of lawsuit brought by migrants sent to Marthas Feehery: Progressive DC government turning city into a dystopia, Vance pitches PPP for Ohio while other Republicans say to wait, The shepherd boy, the wolf and the threat to Israeli democracy, Watch live: White House monkeypox response team holds briefing, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. For instance, he backed two particularly notable bipartisan laws since 2021: The $1.2 trillionbipartisan infrastructure law, which is expected to sendat least $4.6 billion to Kentucky. She estimated a leadership campaign wouldnt happen for probably five years from now., Nonetheless, the unofficial battle of the Johns is very real. Thune and Cornyn arent asking for anyones support, and both say they theyll support McConnell as long as the Kentuckian is in office. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) talks with Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) outside the U.S. Capitol, Aug. 4, 2022. Sen. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Thune briefly considered a run for the 2012 GOP presidential nomination before deciding not to launch a campaign. "She is done with it," he said. The South Dakota Republican, a likely successor to Republican leader Mitch McConnell, says he will run for reelection in 2022, putting an end to the speculation about You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here. John Thune presents a great image for our party. McConnell faces increased opposition from 2022 GOP Senate hopefuls. Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. I do, Scott said when asked if he stands by supporting McConnell as leader. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images. As the second-highest-ranking person in leadership, to me hes the logical successor.. His` larger ambitions aside, the Florida Republican just oversaw a series of humiliating Senate GOP defeats in the midterm elections, with candidate quality being a serious problem. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Tuesday said he will run for another term as the chambers top GOP leader at the end of the year, shutting down the possibility of a shake-up in the Republican chain of command. (Susan Walsh/Pool/AFP via Getty Images). ), the No. Thune rose quickly through the ranks in the chamber and has held multiple leadership posts. | on Tuesday said no one's making a move to replace McConnell. All rights reserved. The veteran lawmaker admitted his long commutes and time away from home have taken a toll on his family, previewing his thinking in early December, in an interview with his local paper. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. What will it take to close it? Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. No. He no doubt recalls flawed ones like Christine O'Donnell in Delaware, Sharron For months, Thune, 61, had said he was undecided about whether he would run for a fourth term. A A Republican senators up for reelection in 2022 do not appear eager to pick sides between former President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch Scott announced Tuesday that he would take on McConnell for the seat, arguing that the status quo is broken and big change is needed. His complaints about GOP leadership followed months of feuding with McConnell over campaign strategy that devolved into open warfare after Democrats maintained control of the Senate last week. For McConnell, no Senate GOP challengers have emerged who could knock him off his perch in the body, so theres no immediate threat to his leadership position. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. Murkowski herself may face punishment herself when the state party meets March 13, where it is expected to discuss her vote to convict Trump and debate any GOP effort to censure her. A vote to delay the leadership elections until after next months Georgia Senate runoff was defeated, 32-16. Republican senators say none of McConnells possible heirs apparent neither Thune nor Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) Kentucky generally receives a disproportionate share of federal dollars compared with other states partly because of its significant poverty levels, Voss said. The final vote was 37-10, with one Republican voting present.. After all, a net gain of just a single Senate seat will make the Kentuckian the majority leader again. They may be surprised. Hes been a really important part of our conference. But before he starts preparing to change offices, it's worth noting that some of the Republicans running for the Senate next year say they have no intention of supporting McConnell in 2023. In August, Mitch McConnell told a hard truth . Asked if hell be crisscrossing the country this year, helping fellow Republicans in Senate elections, Thune said "if its helpful. Daily News Update Wow.. So Im not in any way offended by having an opponent or having a few votes in opposition.. Still, even with McConnells term not over until 2026, Republicans know that things can always change and change quickly. Both senators said their most important election right now is this November, when they have a real shot at taking back the majority. CNN On Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell went public with what has long been suspected: He has no plans to leave the Senate even if his party loses its majority in November. "In terms of his wrestling match with President Trump, that's an issue that I guess will sort itself out over time. Even so, he may face opposition from his own party if he runs, with Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes the most prominent possibility. Then theres John Barrasso, the No. Im pretty proud of 37 to 10, he added. Sen. John Thune touts GOP victories as 'response to the Biden agenda', New Orleans mayor recall organizers score deal that could lower signature requirement, Jeffries warns against 'xenophobic activity' from 'MAGA Republicans' as House China Select Committee kicks off, Sen. Mike Lee suspended by Twitter, 'seeking answers', Massachusetts Gov. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), a Trump ally and former college football coach, said McConnell's doing a "good job," shrugging off the former president's scathing criticism of the leader. Nov 16, 2022, 01:06 PM EST | Updated Nov 16, 2022. "I have not heard anybody say anything negative," he added. Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell won't get his old job as Senate majority leader back in January after voters decided to let Democrats keep control of Congress' upper chamber. McConnell had lobbied his second-in-command to run for reelection in the solidly red state where Thune enjoys broad support. Incoming National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Steve Daines (R-Mont.) Cornyn said Thune is a very important part of our conference and has a lot to offer, while underscoring that a reelection run is a separate question than who succeeds McConnell. nor former Senate Republican Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas) appear to be actively jockeying to replace McConnell. Also he is currently leading the Ukraine ), ended months of speculation by announcing over the weekend that he would run for a fourth Senate term. Both Sens. Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy won't seek reelection next year, House retirement tracker: Senior Democrats exit as the GOP is confident of a takeover. Noem said on Twitter shortly after that Thune was a friend and she would not run against him. The remarks sparked Trumps ire and the former president fired back that Thune was Mitchs boy. Trump tried toconvince South Dakota Gov. Some senators think McConnells set to stay around as leader until the end of his Senate career, regardless of Trumps relentless attacks on him and calls for new leadership. He was elected to the House in 1996 and served three terms there. However, Democratsclinched the majoritywhen Democratic U.S. Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada, America's first-ever Latina senator, won her highly competitive reelection bid. Thanks to Democrats' victory, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is lined up to keep setting the agenda instead. Reach reporter Morgan Watkins at mwatkins@courierjournal.com. Thune is allowed to serve two more years as the Republican whip before he will be required to step down from the post at the end of 2024 because of the Senate Republican Conference's term-limit rules for leadership posts. Link Copied! With Thunes announcement, Senate Republicans are just waiting to hear from one member GOP Sen. Ron Johnson (Wis.), who had previously pledged to retire after 2022 but has sounded increasingly likely to run again. Sen. John Thune (S.D. While many Republican senators share McConnells view, others do not and are frustrated with the GOP leader for condemning the former President in harsh terms, arguing his comments have put them in a complicated position. I always tell my colleagues Ill come out for them or against them, which ever helps them the most. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), who chairs the Senate GOP campaign arm, quickly formally endorsed Thune on Saturday, saying in a statement that South Dakotans are lucky to have a conservative fighter like John Thune working for them in the Senate.. Hes wonderful to work with. The two have not only written laws together, but also spoofed Ted Lasso for Halloween. The longtime party leader fended off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), a Trump ally who led a conservative effort to unseat him. Trump is flirting with running again in 2024 and continues to maintain a fierce grip on the party. He hinted his wife's preference was that he retire. 2-ranking Republican in the Senate, announced on Saturday that he would seek another six-year term in the Senate in order to deliver for South Dakota, emphasizing that he's "uniquely positioned to get that job done. For now, two candidates announcing their opposition to the Senate GOP leader doesn't have much of an impact on the partisan landscape. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images. Scott, who chairs the National Republican Senatorial Committee, which oversees the Senate GOPs campaigns, argued in a letter to colleagues that they need to start being far more bold and resolute than we have been in the past. He listened and was receptive to the folks that he knows probably voted against him. John Thune (@johnthune) January 8, 2022. and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), as well as newly independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. They dont see what goes on behind the scenes, the organization, the planning, getting people to work together.. ", But he stressed that "I want to help the team. listens to Minority Leader Mitch McConnell talk to reporters. The decision by Senate Minority Whip John Thune to run for reelection sets up an intricate shuffle among a trio of Republicans named John to succeed McConnell. Ive always promised that I would do the work, even when it was hard, uncomfortable, or unpopular, Thune said in the statement. But as one Senate Republican put it, the potential competition between the two sets up a really difficult choice for the conference. Trump successfully chilled FBI from being willing to investigate anything related to him: Peter Strzok. I don't expect that to be me," he noted, adding that it's "certainly not on my radar screen at the moment.". The gender pay gap has stayed largely unchanged for 20 years. And, what can be accomplished?. Barrasso has spent several years using his messaging operation to ingratiate himself with more junior Republicans, lining up lengthy press conferences and helping ease his path to become the next whip the same perch thats helped Cornyn and Thune position themselves to succeed McConnell. 2 Senate Republican who faces voters in South Dakota next year, told CNN in a statement. 2 Senate Republican leader. The Utahn was the first senator in history to vote to remove a president of the same party from office, in Trumps first impeachment trial. Samuel Corum/Getty Images When he had that job from January 2015 through January 2021, McConnell used that power to block bills. As whip, Thune has the clearest path to the job in the eyes of some Republicans until he is term-limited out of his job in 2025. We must start saying what we are for, not just what we are against.. Those term limits, however, do not apply to the top leader. With the state attorney general among the conservatives eyeing a challenge, Utahs voters are near evenly split over whether Romney should run again yet a Romney reelection is important to McConnell to demonstrate the partys appeal goes beyond Trump, even as the former presidents critics vanish from the congressional GOP. After one unsuccessful Senate bid in 2002, Thune knocked off the top Senate Democratic leader, Tom Daschle, in 2004. Then senator said, "I never rule anything out" but quickly added that "it's not something at this point that I aspire to. ", Former President Trump speaks at a rally on Sept. 25, 2021, in Perry, Georgia. The last leadership change on the Democratic side happened in a near-instant, with the late Sen. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announcing his retirement and immediately endorsing Sen. Chuck Schumer to succeed him. GOP senators say they dont know of any Republican senator who plans to challenge McConnell for the top Republican leadership slot in the Senate despite his rocky relationship with Trump, who remains popular with Republican base voters. McConnell has also been the target of Trumps wrath after voting for a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill and a proposal to allow Democrats to raise the debt ceiling by themselves with a simple majority vote. McConnell said in an interview that hes absolutely willing to do the same for Romney, and is pushing his colleague for another bid. And though she said Cornyn and Barrasso would do a very good job, shes one of the few GOP senators willing to weigh in on the shadow leadership race. Im really pleasantly surprised that this was not a lot of sitting around and wringing hands. nor former Senate Republican Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas) - appear to be actively jockeying to replace McConnell. "As long as he is in the Senate, he's going to want to be the leader, in the minority or the majority," Braun said. for saying the 2020 elections were fairly won, which some Republicans said Tuesday was helpful to Thune. Leader McConnell has my full support and confidence. Scott Applewhite), Thune, in an interview Tuesday with Fox News, said that "the possibility perhaps of other leadership opportunities down the road" impacted his 2022 decision. ", SENATE REPUBLICAN REELECTION ARM HAULS IN A RECORD $104 MILLION LAST YEAR. Still, should he run, Romney cant expect unified backing from the Senate Republican conference. McConnell has come under withering criticism from former President Trump over the past year after blaming Trump for inciting the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Hes a deliberate person. But Cornyn, 69, brings his own formidable resume: He ran the National Republican Senatorial Committee for two cycles, served as whip for six years and is still a McConnell confidante at the leaders table of advisers. Scott was a curious choice for taking on McConnell. Two Trump-backed Senate candidates have said they won't support Mitch McConnell for majority leader, which has the potential to make a real difference. The other GOP senators who did not respond: Sens. GOP Sen. Tim Scotts office referred CNN to a recent Fox radio interview where the South Carolinian noted his support for the leader. 3 Senate GOP leader whom Republicans believe is likely to ascend to the whip job first as Cornyn and Thune compete to succeed McConnell. Legal Statement. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. Its really more of a matter of relationships and trust.. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images. But he made clear that Trump still has deep support among the party faithful. ", Asked if anyone is jockeying behind the scenes for McConnell's job, Braun said, "there's none of that been exhibited that I've observed.". Thune has kept a tight lid on his thinking about his own reelection bid for months, despite routine peppering by reporters about whether he was running again in 2022. Roy Blunt of Missouri, Rob Portman of Ohio, Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, Richard Burr of North Carolina and Richard Shelby of Alabama are opting to step down rather than run again in 2022. "That work continues, which is why after careful consideration and prayer, and with the support of my family, I'm asking South Dakotans for the opportunity to continue serving them in the U.S. And I think his running for reelection would be very important, McConnell said. But in the immediate term, Trump has laid off Thune even after the senator announced his reelection run. Tuberville said he thinks McConnell as compiled a good record over the past year and doesnt know of anyone looking to usurp his leadership. People respect his intelligence, his assessment of the era we find ourselves in. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Tuberville said he thinks McConnell as compiled a good record over the past year and doesn't know of anyone looking to usurp his leadership. He likes winners and John Thune is a winner, Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) told The New York Times. Thune is allowed to serve two more years as the Republican whip before he will be required to step down from the post at the end of 2024 because of the Senate Republican Conferences term-limit rules for leadership posts. The Trump Archive launched in January 2017. If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here. That means Republicans merely need a net gain of one seat to retake the Senate in November's midterms to regain control of the chamber they lost a year ago when they were narrowly swept in Georgias twin Senate runoffs. | Trump, on the other hand, has launched an anti-McConnell campaign and appears determined to oust him from his leadership post. Roy Blunt (R-Mo. Hes not impulsive from anyway that I can tell, except on a basketball court, Cramer said of his fellow Dakotan. Thune serves on the Senate Commerce Committee and has played a leading role in telecommunications issues, including efforts to promote broadband. Republicans are defending 20 seats during the 2022 midterm elections, including five open seats where Sens. | We underperformed among independents and moderates because their impression of many of the people in our party, in leadership roles, is that theyre causing chaos, negativity, excessive attacks. Thune earned Trumps ire a year ago for publicly dismissing his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. "It's kind of like being a head coach in football, people look at sometimes the outward statements. McConnell was elected to a seventh Senate term in 2020 by a nearly 20-point margin over Democrat Amy McGrath and wont be up for reelection until 2026. Theres Thune the South Dakotan, McConnells current deputy, as well as former whip John Cornyn of Texas, the two favorites to succeed the GOP leader. The election filled the Class III Senate seat held by Rand Paul (R), who first took office in 2011. Among the many Republican senators who did not respond when asked whether they still support McConnell were his Kentucky colleague, Sen. Rand Paul, and Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson, whos been sharply critical of the GOP leader in recent radio interviews following McConnells remarks on the Senate floor. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) He's also focused on agriculture issues during his tenure on Capitol Hill. Senate Republicans, who are close allies of the former president, urged Thune to run and not to worry about a Trump-field primary challenge. Two Trump-backed Senate candidates have said they won't support Mitch McConnell for The 61-year-old once mulled running for president but has committed himself to the Senate after passing on national ambitions. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. All rights reserved. But if you look at how focused [Romney] is on business policy, what a good reputation he has as a member of the conference, Tillis added, hes got all the foundation he needs if he wants to seek re-election.. And probably wont do that anytime in the immediate future.. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) questions U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco as she testifies on renewing and strengthening the Violence Against Women Act during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on October 05, 2021 in Washington, DC. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Sens. IE 11 is not supported. It wasn't just electoral calculations that led to questions about Thune's political future in the Senate but family considerations as well. He has consistently avoided answering questions about his relationship with Trump by saying he's focused on fighting President Biden's multi-trillion-dollar agenda in Congress and helping Republicans win back the Senate majority in 2022. The gender pay gap has stayed largely unchanged for 20 years. What do I want to accomplish? It was unclear what the outcome of the Nov. 8 election would mean for control of the Senate for several days as the vote tallies of close races across the country were counted. McConnell already demonstrated hes willing to defend an anti-Trump Republican against an intraparty challenge, spending millions of dollars this year through his aligned super PAC to reelect Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. His negotiating partner and friend Sinema raved over Romney as he makes up his mind: I do like Mitt Romney so much. ), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) are retiring. Instead, the former president this week went after Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) But despite Trumps previous anger, Thune appears likely to win reelection and has $14,839,846.75 cash on hand in his campaign account as of the last fundraising quarter. If Trump mounts another run for president, the shine of being Senate GOP leader might dull a bit. Romney said he needs to see how that feels in the coming months as he considers whether to test his brand of politics one more time. Cornyns power base stems from his time as whip and party committee chair in 2010 and 2012 as well as his continued fundraising prowess for the party and handy reelection win in 2020 after Democrats tried to make Texas a battleground state. Under Scott, the NRSC took a hands-off approach to GOP primaries, embracing those candidates in the general election. When Mitch McConnell steps down as Senate GOP leader, which wont happen anytime soon, John is sure to replace him. But Trump remains very popular with Republican voters and extremely influential with many GOP politicians as he continues to play a kingmakers role in party politics and repeatedly flirts with making another White House run in 2024. From Politico: Utahs voters are near evenly split over whether Romney should run again yet a Romney reelection is important to McConnell to demonstrate the partys appeal goes beyond Trump, even as the former presidents critics vanish from the congressional GOP. Even out of office he has caused headaches for Senate GOP leadership by weighing into fights over the infrastructure bill and the debt ceiling. Voters in Kentucky elected one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 8, 2022. Once McConnell would make his mind up one way or the other, Im sure there would be a jockeying for that would become quite apparent, he said. But some Republicans have raised questions about whether he can effectively serve as leader while his relationship with the former president remains strained. Republican senators say none of McConnell's possible heirs apparent - neither Thune nor Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) It shows his strength, Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), who voted for McConnell, said of Wednesdays election. McConnell says he will do everything possible to ensure Romney succeeds. ', Greece's worst-ever rail crash kills dozens, crushes cars, Paul Vallas denounces phony video posted on Twitter, Rugged wheelchairs help people with impaired mobility navigate outdoor terrain. But its a clear sign that Republicans are eager to avoid being caught in the middle of a divisive fight over Trumps role in the party after McConnell accused Trump of a disgraceful dereliction of duty and being responsible for the deadly January 6 riot, despite the GOP leaders vote to acquit Trump on the contention that trying a former president is unconstitutional. CNN In August, Mitch McConnell told a hard truth . That is something Id like to pursue, Cornyn said Tuesday of the Senate GOPs top spot. And though Utah is a red state, its a Trump-skeptical one. John Thune of South Dakota serves as the No. Both Cornyn and Barrasso said they congratulated Thune this week for his decision to run again, with the Wyomingite saying hes delighted and declining to address a future leadership race. Kristi Noem to launch a primary challenge against him. 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