But thats a decision Ill make., Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) arrives at the U.S. Capitol on April 25, 2022. He hinted his wife's preference was that he retire. Cornyn has as well. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Instead, the former president this week went after Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. CNN In August, Mitch McConnell told a hard truth . Trump successfully chilled FBI from being willing to investigate anything related to him: Peter Strzok. 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. I look forward to earning the support of all South Dakotans in the 2022 election for Senate, he continued. Thanks to the filibuster a 60-vote threshold senators must meet to advance most bills Democrats need support from several Republicans, at least, to pass plenty of proposals. Market data provided by Factset. Thune and Cornyn arent asking for anyones support, and both say they theyll support McConnell as long as the Kentuckian is in office. If Trump mounts another run for president, the shine of being Senate GOP leader might dull a bit. listens to Minority Leader Mitch McConnell talk to reporters. The Trump Archive launched in January 2017. 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. ", And the senator noted that "my wife is a trooper and believes in what we do, and we came to the conclusion it was the right thing to give the people of South Dakota an opportunity to let us keep going.". Wow.. Noem said on Twitter shortly after that Thune was a friend and she would not run against him. McConnell has also been the target of Trump's 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. and Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), as well as newly independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema. Its kind of like being a head coach in football, people look at sometimes the outward statements. And with the former president weakened, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, no fan of Trump himself, is among the top Republicans exhorting Romney to seek another six-year term in 2024. Just because McConnell can still lead filibusters of legislation doesn't mean he'll stymie everything. McConnell confirmed Tuesday hell seek to remain party leader after this falls midterms, no surprise given his goal of surpassing the late Sen. 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Mike Lees (R-Utah) reelection campaign, as his friend Evan McMullin ran against Lee as an independent. The South Dakotan usually sides with his leadership but broke with McConnell and voted against the bipartisan infrastructure bill this fall. 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. What that means, 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. They don't see what goes on behind the scenes, the organization, the planning, getting people to work together.". (Sean Rayford/Getty Images). Get the latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content. For months, Thune, 61, had said he was undecided about whether he would run for a fourth term. But some Republicans have raised questions about whether he can effectively serve as leader while his relationship with the former president remains strained. So Im convinced that if I run, I win. What do I want to accomplish? Senate Republicans, who are close allies of the former president, urged Thune to run and not to worry about a Trump-field primary challenge. ", "There's going to be somebody like that. Yet Murkowski points Romney down the path to running and winning as an anti-Trump Republican, for reasons beyond her backing from McConnell. ", Former President Trump speaks at a rally on Sept. 25, 2021, in Perry, Georgia. | But theres no more prominent GOP Trump foil these days than Romney. But he caught flack from former President Donald Trump after the 2020 election. McConnell confirmed on Tuesday that hell seek to remain GOP Senate leader after Novembers midterms. President Trump is well liked up here, Clary said. ", But he stressed that "I want to help the team. Market data provided by Factset. I always tell my colleagues Ill come out for them or against them, which ever helps them the most. SENATE REPUBLICAN REELECTION ARM HAULS IN A RECORD $104 MILLION LAST YEAR McConnell confirmed on Tuesday that hell seek to remain GOP Senate leader after Novembers midterms. The gender pay gap has stayed largely unchanged for 20 years. Yet if theres a favorite McConnell heir, no one is saying. Heres how. But it's not as if Barack Obama was actively involved in a campaign to destroy Schumer. 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. 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. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images. The Washington Post found a handful of other GOP candidates including Rep. Mo Brooks, the Trump-backed candidate in Alabama who were noncommittal, refusing to say whether they'd back McConnell or not. McConnell had lobbied his second-in-command to run for reelection in the solidly red state where Thune enjoys broad support. Its also a boost to McConnell, who has seen a number ofhis closest alliesexitthe Senate in recent cycles. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Mitch McConnell won't become Senate majority leader. (AP Photo/J. Thunes pursuit of a fourth term, however, has left the Senate GOP newly abuzz over who might take the reins post-McConnell, since political trajectories can change in an instant in the Senate. Sen. John Thune (S.D. The longer answer is: Definitely yes. John probably has a pretty good sense of his likelihood of success.. 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.. Sen. Mitch McConnell (Ky.) on Wednesday easily won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a conservative challenge led by Sen. Rick Scott (Fla.). The final vote was 37-10, with one Republican voting present. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), a close ally of Trumps, said last month that a Republican leader in Congress needs to have a working relationship with Donald Trump or you cannot be effective.. nor former Senate Republican Whip John Cornyn (R-Texas) - appear to be actively jockeying to replace McConnell. 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. and so what comes next? Now House Republicans are taking over, a potential roadblock to bipartisan legislation hatched by centrists that passes the Senate but divides Republicans. Leader McConnell has my full support and confidence. McConnell confirmed Tuesday hell seek to remain party leader after this falls midterms, no surprise given his goal of surpassing the late Sen. Mike Mansfields record for leadership longevity a year from now. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hes worked with Democrats frequently, yet just as easily takes a hard conservative line on issues like the debt ceiling. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. That makes Romneys path to reelection easier than some other Trump critics who bowed out of electoral politics rather than face voters again. And though Utah is a red state, its a Trump-skeptical one. That gives McConnell and his team influence over what bills succeed and which ones fail. Thune has accrued internal support with the help of personal dinners, massive financial transfers to the party committee and his role as current party whip. McConnell was elected to a seventh Senate term in 2020 by a nearly 20-point margin over Democrat Amy McGrath and won't be up for reelection until 2026. While the lack of response from GOP senators over McConnell underscores the awkward spot Republicans find themselves in, some made clear they are behind the Senate Republican leader. Where Thune can be low-key, Cornyn brings a more pugnacious style that leads some other Republicans to see him as a natural successor to McConnell. He has consistently avoided answering questions about his relationship with Trump by saying hes focused on fighting President Bidens multi-trillion-dollar agenda in Congress and helping Republicans win back the Senate majority in 2022. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. 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Republican senators say none of McConnell's possible heirs apparent - neither Thune nor Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) Monaco also spoke on the FBIs mishandling of the Olympic gymnast sexual abuse case and threats against school board officials and educators. And, what can be accomplished?. Senate Democrats can keep approving President Joe Biden's nominees to the federal judiciary even without any Republican colleagues' support, for example, because those nominations can advance with just 51 votes. "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. "Once McConnell would make his mind up one way or the other, I'm sure there would be a jockeying for that would become quite apparent," he said. are also viewed as jockeying for the top spot. The "America First" reference was not accidental: Tshibaka is backed by Donald Trump, who's repeatedly vowed to defeat Murkowski for failing to show him sufficient loyalty. Though GOP senators expressed confidence earlier this year that he would run, Thune set off alarm bells within the caucus when he told a South Dakota publication that his wife was ready for him to call it quits. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) I don't expect that to be me," he noted, adding that it's "certainly not on my radar screen at the moment.". Trump successfully chilled FBI from being willing to investigate anything related to him: Peter Strzok. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! What will it take to close it? Next year, the Senate will be narrowly divided with Democrats in charge, which may empower senators like Romney and Sinema to keep working together on issues like the minimum wage or immigration. 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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. | Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. McConnell was elected to a seventh Senate term in 2020 by a nearly 20-point margin over Democrat Amy McGrath and won't be up for reelection until 2026. 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.. 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. Trump successfully chilled FBI from being willing to investigate anything What Bidens FHA mortgage fee cut means for buyers. ), Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.) are retiring. But he made clear that Trump still has deep support among the party faithful. 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. But McConnell, who will turn 80 in February, made clear on Tuesday that he doesnt plan to step down from the Senate Republican leaders job anytime soon, despite Trumps pressure. Im really pleasantly surprised that this was not a lot of sitting around and wringing hands. 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. Trump briefly urged South Dakota Gov. Legal Statement. Incoming National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Steve Daines (R-Mont.) 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. Samuel Corum/Getty Images NBC News reported late yesterday: A Republican running with former President Donald Trump's support to unseat Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, said Monday that she would not vote for Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for another term as the Senate's GOP leader. "When I defeat Murkowski and become Alaska's next U.S. senator, I will not support Mitch McConnell as leader," [Kelly Tshibaka said in a written statement]. But in another respect, Romneys just like any politician: He wants to win. 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. ', 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. or redistributed. Republicans are defending 20 seats during the 2022 midterm elections, including five open seats where Sens. Those term limits, however, do not apply to the top leader. "I have not heard anybody say anything negative," he added. And McConnell is willing to put money behind it. He has been involved in a lot of different issues. I do, Scott said when asked if he stands by supporting McConnell as leader. Thune rose quickly through the ranks in the chamber and has held multiple leadership posts. The other GOP senators who did not respond: Sens. ", But he asked and answered his own question, saying, "Was his potential influence in my race a factor? Romneys ultimate decision on reelection will say far more about the state of the Republican Party than any other safe red seat. 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. Hes wonderful to work with. The two have not only written laws together, but also spoofed Ted Lasso for Halloween. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) talks with Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) outside the U.S. Capitol, Aug. 4, 2022. Democrats didn't win a 60-seat Senate majority, so McConnell and other Republican senators retain their ability to block most legislation. Its really more of a matter of relationships and trust.. In theory, this could prove to be trivial, especially if far-right candidates balking at McConnell come up short in primaries or in general elections. 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. for saying the 2020 elections were fairly won, which some Republicans said Tuesday was helpful to Thune. Theres no sign McConnell would give a Reid-style boost to either Cornyn or Thune, though he publicly encouraged Thune to run again. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) 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. "She is done with it," he said. 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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 Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy won't seek reelection next year, House retirement tracker: Senior Democrats exit as the GOP is confident of a takeover. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. CNN contacted the 16 Senate Republicans up for reelection in 2022 on Thursday about whether they still back McConnell and just three responded. "It's time for new, America First leadership in the Senate.". Both senators said their most important election right now is this November, when they have a real shot at taking back the majority. 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. ), ended months of speculation by announcing over the weekend that he would run for a fourth Senate term. Unlike the other three, however, Romneys biggest threat is more likely to come in a primary than in the general election. Tuberville said he thinks McConnell as compiled a good record over the past year and doesnt know of anyone looking to usurp his leadership. 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. Reach reporter Morgan Watkins at mwatkins@courierjournal.com. 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. But his attack on Trump and Trumps scathing response could reverberate in Senate primaries where candidates are largely aligning themselves with the former President in an attempt to court his base, even as McConnell has vowed to employ his political operation to push candidates he views as most electable. Yet Trumps attacks ceased, and as he measured his future, Thune said the possibility of one day becoming Republican leader put additional weight on the side of staying around, for sure.. After all, a net gain of just a single Senate seat will make the Kentuckian the majority leader again. Also he is currently leading the Ukraine Mitt 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. Glenn Clary, the state party chairman, told CNN that some people are angry and upset and some people say she voted her conscience.. 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. 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. In August, Mitch McConnell told a hard truth . | McConnell has given no public indication that he intends to retire anytime soon, but in addition to Thune, Sens. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. McConnell, 80, had the support of 37 senators, while Scott got 10 votes and one senator voted present, CNN reported, citing two members of the GOP conference. Scott announced Tuesday that he would take on McConnell for the seat, arguing that the status quo is broken and big change is needed. 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