GOP Senate Leadership Race Intensifies Amid Trump's Influence
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President-elect Donald Trump's victory has complicated the race to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate Republican Leader, with John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott vying for the position. Thune and Cornyn, both experienced leaders, have previously clashed with Trump but are now seeking to align with him. Scott, a Trump loyalist, is pushing for Trump's endorsement to bolster his candidacy. The leadership election, decided by secret ballot, will take place next week, with Trump currently staying out of the race.
- Trump's victory scrambles a three-way race for Senate Republican leader NBC News
- Cornyn touts lifetime fundraising prowess for GOP in final case to succeed McConnell Fox News
- Battle to replace McConnell remains wide-open as top candidates quietly woo key senators — and Trump CNN
- Thune urges Trump to stay out of race to replace McConnell The Hill
- Thune's preference: For Trump to publicly stay out of GOP leader race POLITICO
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