The three Republican candidates vying to replace Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, who is retiring during the first two years of President Trump’s second term, will make their pitches to their Republican colleagues tonight.
Republican Utah Sen. Mike Lee, chairman of the Senate Republican Steering Committee, said: host forum. he has called Republican Sens. John Thune (Utah), John Cornyn (Texas), and Rick Scott (Florida) discuss how they will lead Senate Republicans and work with President-elect Donald Trump. Articulate a “clear vision” of how to realize legislative priorities.
Senate Republicans are scheduled to vote tomorrow on which candidate will lead the conference. Voting will be anonymous and a second round may be required to reach the required 27 vote threshold.
“As we look ahead to the upcoming Republican leadership election, like myself and many others, we hope to have the opportunity to hear from the candidates, ask questions, and have a ‘family conversation’ about their vision for the future. members of our conference,” Lee said. I wrote He said this in a statement on November 1 announcing the forum. (Related: Luke: DC Republicans eyeing chance to control President Trump’s final term)
I look forward to hearing detailed plans from each of the three Senate Majority Leader candidates tonight and tomorrow, and to be able to outline a clear vision of what they hope to accomplish and how they intend to approach it. Masu.
We need bold Senate Republican leadership.
make a detailed plan
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) November 12, 2024
Even though most Republican senators have chosen to remain tight-lipped about which candidates they plan to support, many believe the status quo under McConnell’s 17 years of leadership needs to change. I agree that there is.
Katie Britt, a spokeswoman for the Republican Alabama senator, told DCNF in a written statement: “Senator Britt urges the next Republican Senate leader to overhaul the way the Senate operates and make it actually work for the American people. I hope so.” “She will be looking for candidates who can demonstrate the ability to successfully advance President Trump’s policies through Congress; a commitment to restoring regular order in the appropriations process and ending the omnibus; and empowering the committees.” It is a plan to decentralize power within the chamber.
Britt did not endorse any candidates until this evening’s forum.
So far, 10 Republican senators have endorsed the candidate, according to the Daily Caller News Foundation.
Scott scored 5 points. RecommendationSen. Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, and Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida.
🚨So far, the following Republican senators have publicly supported Rick Scott as majority leader.
Bill Haggerty (Tennessee)
Ron Johnson (Wisconsin)
Rand Paul (Kentucky)
Marco Rubio (Florida)
Tommy Tuberville (Alabama)— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) November 11, 2024
Thune has the support of four Republican senators. mike roundes of South Dakota, John Hoeven Kevin Kramer of North Dakota markwayne marin of Oklahoma.
Republican Missouri State Senator Josh Hawley He is the only Republican to support Cornyn’s bid so far.
Trump has not yet considered his preferred candidate.
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