Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) tried to shut down any resistance to removing Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) from his leadership position in the Senate.
Sen. John Barrasso on Friday shut down attempts to remove Sen. Mitch McConnell from his leadership position in the Senate by writing a letter Friday to Republican senators denying their request to delay Wednesday’s leadership vote.
“We look forward to meeting next week with our new and returning members. I expect a full and open discussion beginning at Tuesday’s policy lunch on our path forward,” hein a letter obtained by CNN. “On Wednesday we will meet again for our scheduled conference for elections.” Barrasso’s letter comes after Sens. Marco Rubio , Josh Hawley , Ted Cruz , Ron Johnson , Rick Scott , and Mike Lee haveopposition to leadership elections until candidates’ dedication to conservative ideas are vetted.
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