The conference members then voted for McConnell to lead them again, which will make him the longest-serving Senate party leader when the new Congress convenes in January. Its also a boost to McConnell, who has seen a number ofhis closest alliesexitthe Senate in recent cycles. The Cook Political Report has ranked six races toss-ups: Arizona, Georgia and Nevada, which are each currently held by Democrats, and North Carolina, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, which are currently held by Republicans. People assumed that Mitch McConnell will be up for re-election in 2022 following his election in 2020, which he won. Republican senators say none of McConnells possible heirs apparent neither Thune nor Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) Daily News Update Both senators said their most important election right now is this November, when they have a real shot at taking back the majority. 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. Thune mulled for nearly a year on whether to run for a fourth term representing South Dakota. ), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) are retiring. He voted to convict Trump in both impeachment trials, becoming the only Senate Republican to support abuse of power charges against Trump in the former presidents first trial over Ukraine aid. Trump, on the other hand, has launched an anti-McConnell campaign and appears determined to oust him from his leadership post. Trump has attacked him as a "RINO" Republican in name only and even appealed to South Dakota GOP Gov. When he had that job from January 2015 through January 2021, McConnell used that power to block bills. Thefirst big gun reform billto become federal law since 1994, which Congress passed after a gunman slaughtered 19 children and two teachers in Uvalde, Texas. We must start saying what we are for, not just what we are against.. In terms of his wrestling match with President Trump, thats an issue that I guess will sort itself out over time., Asked if anyone is jockeying behind the scenes for McConnells job, Braun said, theres none of that been exhibited that Ive observed.. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images). Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a close ally of Trump's, said last month that a Republican leader in Congress needs to have "a working relationship with Donald Trump" or "you cannot be effective.". 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. ), ended months of speculation by announcing over the weekend that he would run for a fourth Senate term. 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. Even so, he may face opposition from his own party if he runs, with Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes the most prominent possibility. But some Republicans have raised questions about whether he can effectively serve as leader while his relationship with the former president remains strained. What will it take to close it? Just because McConnell can still lead filibusters of legislation doesn't mean he'll stymie everything. And, what can be accomplished?. Thune earned Trumps ire a year ago for publicly dismissing his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Also he is currently leading the Ukraine The final vote was 37-10, with one Republican voting present.. Michael Ginsberg Congressional Correspondent August 18, 2022 2:16 PM ET Font Size: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expressed concern Thursday about Republicans ability to take back the Senate during the upcoming November midterms, as polls show GOP candidates trailing Democrats in key races. But over the past year hes also found himself at odds with former President Trump because of the former presidents push for GOP lawmakers to try to overturn the results of the 2020 election, which Trump and some of his closest allies have falsely claimed was rigged or stolen., Thune warned that a long-shot effort to throw out the Electoral College results in Congress would go down like a shot dog.. Those term limits, however, do not apply to the top leader. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. His negotiating partner and friend Sinema raved over Romney as he makes up his mind: I do like Mitt Romney so much. ", SENATE REPUBLICAN REELECTION ARM HAULS IN A RECORD $104 MILLION LAST YEAR. Steve Benen is a producer for "The Rachel Maddow Show," the editor of MaddowBlog and an MSNBC political contributor. 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Hes not impulsive from anyway that I can tell, except on a basketball court, Cramer said of his fellow Dakotan. Theres a very simple answer: Yes. No. Kentucky generally receives a disproportionate share of federal dollars compared with other states partly because of its significant poverty levels, Voss said. 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. "In terms of his wrestling match with President Trump, that's an issue that I guess will sort itself out over time. Senate Republicans, who are close allies of the former president, urged Thune to run and not to worry about a Trump-field primary challenge. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, who served six years as GOP whip, and Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming, the current number-three Senate Republican leader, are also seen as potential contenders. Trump successfully chilled FBI from being willing to investigate anything related to him: Peter Strzok. Leader McConnell has my full support and confidence. Do you have information you want to share with HuffPost? nor former Senate Republican Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas) appear to be actively jockeying to replace McConnell. Link Copied! hide caption. nears the finish line on new track at Freedom Field, Amazon's Daisy Jones & the Six Is the Latest in a Long Line of Embarrassing Portraits of Musical Genius. He shared that being in the nations capital and far from his home state 35-40 weeks a year "presents challenges from a family standpoint, personal standpoint.". "Potential prospects down the road was a factor as we weighed the question of whether or not to seek another six-year term.". Senate.". 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. The remarks sparked Trumps ire and the former president fired back that Thune was Mitchs boy. Trump tried toconvince South Dakota Gov. We got a lot of legislation of significant nature through, Romney said in the interview. Beyond the electoral math, theres another factor for Romney to consider: Just what can the Senate do during the next two years of divided government? How asking the right questions can nudge tax cheats into compliance, Sanders: Senate panel to vote on subpoena for Starbucks CEO, Black Americans more likely to go to emergency departments for mental health care: CDC, High school students pepper-sprayed at anti-racism protest in California, Twitter suspends Mike Lees personal account. Now House Republicans are taking over, a potential roadblock to bipartisan legislation hatched by centrists that passes the Senate but divides Republicans. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 2 Senate Republican leader. 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. TWO REPUBLICANS JUMP INTO SENATE RACE IN KEY BATTLEGROUND OF NEW HAMPSHIRE. He listened and was receptive to the folks that he knows probably voted against him. 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. Republicans are defending 20 seats during the 2022 midterm elections, including five open seats where Sens. McConnell said in an interview that hes absolutely willing to do the same for Romney, and is pushing his colleague for another bid. They don't see what goes on behind the scenes, the organization, the planning, getting people to work together.". Weather Forecast ", "There's going to be somebody like that. Instead, the former president this week went after Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) ', Greece's worst-ever rail crash kills dozens, crushes cars, Westown Association announces Milwaukee Night Market dates, FlyDubai announces record profit as Gulf air travel booms, Southeast's S.P.A.C.E. He was elected to the House in 1996 and served three terms there. I do, Scott said when asked if he stands by supporting McConnell as leader. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images. Im really pleasantly surprised that this was not a lot of sitting around and wringing hands. In a statement posted to Twitter, Thune said he is uniquely positioned to serve South Dakota and be a strong and effective senator who can deliver the results they expect.. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell joined at left by Minority Whip John Thune, speaks to reporters after a Republican strategy meeting at the Capitol in ', 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. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) In fact, McConnell noted in a January 2021 interview that he'd "still be one of the Big Four," saying: "When you end up in a big negotiation at the end of the year, each of the four of us have a veto power over what goes in and what doesn't.". THE HILL 1625 K STREET, NW SUITE 900 WASHINGTON DC 20006 | 202-628-8500 TEL | 202-628-8503 FAX. 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. Since his election in 2018, Romneys put an indelible stamp on the Senate. And I never rule anything out, Thune said in a Tuesday interview. His clout isn't as strong as it was when he was majority leader, but it's still consequential, including when it comes to delivering government funds to Kentucky. Trump successfully chilled FBI from being willing to investigate anything related to him: Peter Strzok. "It's time for new, America First leadership in the Senate.". McConnell-allied groups took the opposite tack, seeking initially to boost more traditional establishment-type Republicans. 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. Its important for the Republican Party and the country that he runs again., The first-term senator said that hes beginning to do everything necessary to set up another run, such as making sure I have the right people, fundraising and talking to voters. 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. | "We work hard in South Dakota, connect with the people in our state and always put their interest first, and I think they appreciate that. Trump briefly urged South Dakota Gov. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The South Dakotan usually sides with his leadership but broke with McConnell and voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill this fall. But I havent made a decision, finally. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), a Trump ally and former college football coach, said McConnells doing a good job, shrugging off the former presidents scathing criticism of the 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. The Trump Archive launched in January 2017. and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), as well as newly independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. They can't block everything, though. for saying the 2020 elections were fairly won, which some Republicans said Tuesday was helpful to Thune. "I have not heard anybody say anything negative," he added. ", 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.". The gender pay gap has stayed largely unchanged for 20 years. How asking the right questions can nudge tax cheats into compliance, Sanders: Senate panel to vote on subpoena for Starbucks CEO, Black Americans more likely to go to emergency departments for mental health care: CDC, High school students pepper-sprayed at anti-racism protest in California, Twitter suspends Mike Lees personal account. Market data provided by Factset. What will it take to close it? 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