Mitch McConnell

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Who Will Succeed Mitch McConnell? The Senate GOP's Future Uncertain

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Discover the potential successors and the challenges ahead for the Senate Republicans!

Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican, is stepping down, raising questions about who will take his place. Speculations abound, with the 'three Johns' and a senator who previously challenged McConnell seen as likely successors. The choice of the new leader will signal a direction for the GOP as they face upcoming challenges. Despite facing a season of losses, McConnell remains strategic and focused on the party's future. Democrats are bracing to see how McConnell's absence will impact their policies, realizing his influence in the political arena.

As McConnell bids farewell, many reflect on his controversial legacy. Some celebrate his departure, labeling him as an enemy of democracy who hindered progress and accountability. With McConnell's exit, there is anticipation for a shift in the Senate and GOP dynamics. This marks the end of an era for McConnell, who has been a prominent figure in Republican politics for years.

In the midst of political speculation, Senator John Cornyn emerges as a contender for the GOP leadership role, promising changes within the party. McConnell's departure signifies a significant shift in Senate leadership, ending an era in Republican politics. Despite varied opinions on McConnell, his impact on bipartisan policies and the GOP's overall direction cannot be overlooked.

As McConnell steps down, his departure triggers a new chapter in Senate politics, with his successors facing the challenge of reshaping the party's future. The Senate GOP's landscape is evolving, leaving room for transformation and redefinition in the post-McConnell era.

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Who will replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate's top Republican? (BBC News)

The three "Johns" and a senator who challenged Mr McConnell for his post are considered likely successors.

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Jimmy Kimmel on Mitch McConnell stepping down to 'spend more ... (The Guardian)

Late-night hosts discuss the Senate Republican leader and Trump's less-than-stellar Michigan primary performance.

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Who Will Replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP Leader? (The Wall Street Journal)

Choice of successor could signal new direction for Republicans as challenges await next year.

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Inside Mitch McConnell's Season of Losses (Politico)

The GOP leader is frustrated and vexed but as clear-sighted as ever in his strategy. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell departs the ...

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Democrats Are About To Discover How Much They Needed Mitch ... (TIME)

This article is part of The D.C. Brief, TIME's politics newsletter. Sign up here to get stories like this sent to your inbox. To liberals, Mitch McConnell ...

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Good Riddance to Mitch McConnell, an Enemy of Democracy (The Nation)

He stole Supreme Court seats, thwarted accountability for Donald Trump, and left a trail of partisan destruction in his wake.

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The end of Mitch McConnell (The.Ink)

The man who broke America is finally stepping down, leaving us an oligarchy on the rise, a broken Supreme Court and Congress, and Trump.

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Sorry AP: Mitch McConnell is no Ronald Reagan (Responsible Statecraft)

The paper deploys the usual neoconservative trope that their foreign policies are the same. They are not.

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Mitch McConnell Ends an Era for the Senate, the GOP, and Himself (The New York Times)

The forces of change in Republican politics caught up to the longtime Senate leader, but he won't be exiting the stage just yet.

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Opinion | We'll Miss Mitch McConnell (The Wall Street Journal)

As we head for another Trump-Biden race, the doctors are fleeing the congressional asylum.

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Sen. John Cornyn Runs For GOP Leaderโ€”Here's Who Else Could ... (Forbes)

McConnell will end his tenure as the longest-serving Senate leader in history in November, he announced Wednesday.

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Three men named John: Senators begin jockeying to replace Mitch ... (NBC News)

Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican leader? Three men named John โ€” Sens. Barrasso, Thune and Cornyn โ€” are the frontrunners.

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Are the top candidates to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate ... (KFSN-TV)

Sen. John Cornyn, Sen. John Thune and more position themselves to take Mitch McConnell's place as Senate Republican leader.

Sen. Mitch McConnell will step down down from leadership role in ... (90.5 WESA)

McConnell plans to finish his Senate term, which ends in 2027. NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Scott Jennings, longtime adviser to McConnell, ...

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