Next Senate GOP Leader Will Likely Be Named “John”

The Texas Tribune reports:

This could be John Cornyn’s moment. After years serving among the top of Senate Republican leadership, Texas’ senior senator has a chance at the job he has long wanted: Senate Republican leader. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his plans to retire from the post Wednesday.

Two other senators have emerged as potential contenders for the job. The current Republican whip, Sen. John Thune of South Dakota, is also a likely contender. Senate Republican Conference Chair John Barrasso of Wyoming has also hinted interest in the past.

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The race to replace Mitch McConnell has already kicked off and all eyes are on “three Johns”:

• John Barrasso

• John Cornyn

• John Thunehttps://t.co/HiVC2VC60Q

— Axios (@axios) February 28, 2024