Senate GOP Whip Rep. John Thune Wants to Be the Next Mitch McConnell

Sen. John Thune (R-SD), the Senate GOP whip, is looking to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) when he steps down from his role as party leader in November, he told local news outlets Monday.

When asked directly by Keloland News reporter Dan Santella if he wants to be the GOP’s next Senate leader—either in the majority or minority—he replied in the affirmative.

“Well, I hope to be, and I’m going to do everything I can to convince my colleagues,” Thune said. “They’re the voters. They’re the ones who ultimately make the decision.”

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