As South Dakota campaigns launch, Thune mulls retirement
3 years ago

As South Dakota campaigns launch, Thune mulls retirement

Associated Press  

— South Dakota political candidates are revving into full campaign mode this week with one big exception: Republican Sen. John Thune, who has delayed a reelection announcement as he considers retirement. He likened Thune’s potential departure to a political “concussion” to the state’s party, one that could rip open a divide between a right wing steadfastly loyal to former President Donald Trump and Republicans who have tried to exert a moderating influence. And that hesitation has set off concern, including among Republicans dissatisfied with Thune, that South Dakota’s outsized influence in Washington would be greatly diminished by his departure. “Anyone new coming in would not have that same influence that John currently has.” But a Thune retirement could provide a window of opportunity for Democrats, who have seen their numbers and influence wane since Thune unseated Tom Daschle — the Democratic Senate leader at the time — in a close 2004 race.

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New Majority Leader Thune kicks off Senate session with pledge to preserve filibuster

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Raw Story  

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Raw Story  

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NPR  

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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India Today  

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US Senate Republicans pick John Thune as majority leader
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Senate Republicans pick John Thune as majority leader

China Daily  

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55 years ago

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Slate  

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Watch live: Senate Republicans speak for first time since John Thune elected Senate majority leader
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Watch live: Senate Republicans speak for first time since John Thune elected Senate majority leader

The Independent  

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The Independent  

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John Thune is the new Senate majority leader
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John Thune is the new Senate majority leader

Hindustan Times  

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US Senate Republicans pick insider John Thune as next leader, reject Trump loyalist push
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Firstpost  

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Live Mint  

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Huff Post  

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Associated Press  

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Al Jazeera  

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LA Times  

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With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

With potential for sweeping control, Republicans pick their next leaders in Congress

NPR  

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Senate GOP leaders refuse to commit to allowing Harris SCOTUS nominees up or down vote
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Raw Story  

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John Thune is striving to be the next Republican Senate leader, but can he rise in Trump’s GOP?
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Associated Press  

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South Dakota Sen. John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leader
10 months ago

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Associated Press  

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South Dakota Sen. Thune’s win breaks ‘curse,’ defies Trump
2 years, 1 month ago

South Dakota Sen. Thune’s win breaks ‘curse,’ defies Trump

Associated Press  

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South Dakota’s Thune wins reelection to 4th U.S. Senate term
2 years, 2 months ago

South Dakota’s Thune wins reelection to 4th U.S. Senate term

Associated Press  

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South Dakota candidates rally base ahead of Election Day
2 years, 2 months ago

South Dakota candidates rally base ahead of Election Day

Associated Press  

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South Dakota’s Noem, Thune repel GOP challenges from right
2 years, 7 months ago

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Associated Press  

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As South Dakota campaigns launch, Thune mulls retirement
3 years ago

As South Dakota campaigns launch, Thune mulls retirement

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy South Dakota political candidates are revving into full campaign mode …

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