Fifty-nine conservative activists are joining the eight GOP senators currently calling to delay GOP leadership elections, which are set for Wednesday.
when quoted Ric Flair and pointed out that nobody has launched a challenge for any of the leadership positions," one Republican strategist told Fox News Digital. Much of the frustration among the right-leaning Republicans backing a leadership election delay is with McConnell. They say he's handed Democrats wins by voting for bipartisan bills and are frustrated that he was tepid in his support for some Trump-backed Senate candidates.
"Members are frustrated, and they’re looking for an outlet to have a conversation. There will be a robust discussion at lunch on Tuesday," a Senate GOP aide told Fox News Digital."There will also be a lot of questions about candidate quality, campaign priorities and mistakes.
Senate GOP Conference Chair John Barrasso said Friday Republicans will hold their leadership elections as scheduled.
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