“It’s important that whoever is the Republican leader has a relationship with the Republican president,” Sen. Scott told reporters Thursday.
Among McConnell’s deputies who have backed Trump is Cornyn, but Daines stands out for declaring his support much earlier—in April 2023.
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY), who has significant influence over his colleagues, is thinking about running for office.
“I just don’t think his opinion makes any difference. And that’s not to discount how formidable he is about his views. It’s just to say ‘Hey, man, here’s who we think is best reflective of the Senate,’” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), who is supporting Barrasso for leader. “Daines is great. But I don’t know if that will matter to Daines or anyone else.”
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Together, Daines and Trump choose candidates who best represent MAGA principles and have a good chance of winning. Among the notable candidates selected is Kari Lake, a former candidate for governor of Arizona who will face Sen. Kyrsten Sinema should she win the forthcoming Republican primary.
