McConnell to step down as Senate GOP leader
thehill.com
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) is stepping down from his leadership post in November, ending his history-setting tenure as longest serving Senate party leader. McConnell, who turned…

McConnell, who turned 82 this month, is announcing the decision in a speech on the Senate floor. […] McConnell said he plans to serve out the remainder of his term as a senator, which ends in January 2027.

  • RION [she/her]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    4 months ago

    Any guesses on the replacement? Is it as simple as the whip taking over?

    According to this it’s the three Johns: Thune (the whip), Barrasso (chairman of the Senate GOP conference), and Cornyn (former whip)