Senate Republicans elect John Thune as leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell
Senate Republicans tapped John Thune of South Dakota to lead the conference for the next two years and succeed Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving leader of either party in Senate history.
Thune, who has served as the Republican whip since 2019, edged out John Cornyn of Texas 29-24 on the second ballot.Rick Scott of Florida, a late favorite of hard-right members, was eliminated on the first ballot after receiving just 13 votes to 15 for Cornyn and 23 for Thune. Come January, the 63-year-old Thune will be the first non-McConnell GOP Senate majority leader since Bill Frist of Tennessee, who held that post for four years before giving way to McConnell following the Republican wipeout in the 2006 midterms.CNN panelist Scott Jennings goes scorched earth defending Trump's defense secretary pick Pete HegsethAmong those who cast ballots were Vice President-elect JD Vance and Sen.
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