McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November

[Brian4Liberty]

McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job
BY MICHAEL TACKETT - February 28, 2024

WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.

McConnell, who turned 82 last week, was set to announce his decision Wednesday in the well of the Senate, a place where he looked in awe from its back benches in 1985 when he arrived and where he grew increasingly comfortable in the front row seat afforded the party leaders.

“One of life’s most underappreciated talents is to know when it’s time to move on to life’s next chapter,” he said in prepared remarks obtained by The Associated Press. “So I stand before you today ... to say that this will be my last term as Republican leader of the Senate.”

His decision punctuates a powerful ideological transition underway in the Republican Party, from Ronald Reagan’s brand of traditional conservatism and strong international alliances, to the fiery, often isolationist populism of former President Donald Trump.
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https://apnews.com/article/mitch-mcc...af91a204d7e366

[69360]

Who's next?

[Brian4Liberty]

https://twitter.com/USAB4L/status/1762898300850815381

[Anti Federalist]

Who's next?

Rand Paul

Mike Lee

[vita3]

Hallelujah

[Origanalist]

I doubt he makes it that far.

[susano]

What RINO will replace him? I've seen Cornyn suggested - another horrible corrupt bastard. Is senate leader just based upon seniority?

[Matt Collins]

Good riddance!

[Snowball]

Thanks for NOTHING, Mitch.

Don't let the door hit you in the @ss.

[Snowball]

Rand Paul

Mike Lee

cue "Dreamer" by Supertramp...

[69360]

Rand Paul

Mike Lee

Is that realistically possible?

[vita3]

Any realists around here?

John Thune is 2nd in charge now

[susano]

Any realists around here?

John Thune is 2nd in charge now

What is the 2nd in charge position called? My brain has categorized Thune as bad but I don't recall why. Pro proxy wars, perhaps?

[acptulsa]

What is the 2nd in charge position called?

Majority Whip.

The Senate is a kinky place.

[Anti Federalist]

https://twitter.com/AntiFeder1776/st...51462890434692

[Occam's Banana]

https://twitter.com/3YearLetterman/s...18822791532856

[Occam's Banana]

https://twitter.com/TheBabylonBee/st...64036382073096

[Occam's Banana]

[vita3]

BREAKING: House Freedom Caucus has called for Senator Mitch McConnell to be replaced immediately instead of waiting until November

[Anti Globalist]

Screw end of the year. He should resign right now immediately.

[susano]

Majority Whip.

The Senate is a kinky place.

After seeing that porn video, I'd say so.

[Brian4Liberty]

https://twitter.com/AntiFeder1776/st...51462890434692
...

I'm not a fan of DC-Draino. He's an ignorant Trump fan-boy who is often correct, but quite by accident most of the time.

[sparebulb]

McConnell for Gitmo

[susano]

https://twitter.com/AntiFeder1776/st...51462890434692

That's right and there are plenty of RINO scumbags who will be in line to take his place. I guess it's a popularity contest so are most R senators bad or are their enough to beat any RINO candidate?

People I'd be happy with:

Rand
Mike Lee
JD Vance
Josh Hawley
Ron Johnson

Though, other than Rand, I'm not certain on all of their stances on money/weapons for Ukraine and Israel.

[acptulsa]

Though, other than Rand...

Nah. It just feels that way when he tries to make a deal with those snakes.

[Valli6]

Talks about his long experience doing good things in the senate, but also about how "broken" the senate is and thinks he's the one that could put it back together.

02/29/24 11:03 AM ET

“I am asking my Republican colleagues to give me the opportunity to succeed Leader McConnell,” Cornyn said in a statement. “Throughout my time I’ve built a track record of listening to colleagues and seeking consensus, while leading the fight to stop bad policies that are harmful to our nation and the conservative cause.”

Cornyn pointed to his work in leadership as whip and atop the Senate GOP campaign arm, as well as his recent stretch outside of leadership.

The Texas Republican added that the Senate is “broken” and that he could play a “major role” in putting it back together.

“From experience, I have learned what works in the Senate and what does not, and I am confident Senate Republicans can restore our institution to the essential role it serves in our constitutional republic,” he said. “We will improve communication, increase transparency, and ensure inclusion of every Member’s expertise and opinion. We will restore the important role of Senate committees and reestablish the regular appropriations process, rather than lurch from one crisis to another.”...

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/...-as-gop-leader

from the same article, the other 2 awful choices at the top of the list: Thune & Barrasso

Cornyn is the first to make his bid for leader official, but he is widely expected to face off against Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) for the post. One Senate Republican told The Hill that Thune and Cornyn were “burning” up the phones of members Wednesday afternoon as they laid the groundwork for a run.

The Texas Republican is considered a formidable candidate for the position, having served as one of McConnell’s top allies in the upper chamber.

Thune told reporters shortly after McConnell’s announcement that he would have more to say in the coming days.

Barrasso maintained that his focus is on the upcoming presidential election and helping to flip the Senate majority after the GOP’s four-year hiatus in the minority. He added that he would talk to members about the direction the conference should head in.

[Anti Globalist]

Trump supporters looking at this news and thinking it's clearly a sign he'll be president again.

[Matt Collins]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myXvbtpv-ks