Mitch McConnell To Step Down As Senate Republican Leader
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Mitch McConnell To Step Down As Senate Republican Leader

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LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his intention to step down from Senate leadership in November, underscoring the tectonic shift in the Republican Party in recent years away from Ronald Reagan toward the tone and vision of former President Donald Trump. Speaking from the Senate floor on Wednesday, McConnell grew emotional and reflected on his age and the direction of his party under Trump, the likely 2024 GOP presidential nominee. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell walks to a Republican luncheon after announcing that he will step down as Senate Republican leader in November on Feb. 28. via Associated Press The Kentucky Republican’s tenure as GOP leader has been extremely consequential. Possible successors include Senate Minority Whip John Thune, Senate GOP Conference Chair John Barrasso, and Sen. John Cornyn.

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