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“I am asking my Republican colleagues to give me the opportunity to succeed Leader [Mitch] McConnell. I have learned a lot during my time both in and out of Senate leadership. Throughout my time, I’ve built a track record of listening to colleagues and seeking consensus while leading the fight to stop bad policies that are harmful to our nation and the conservative cause.”
Nobody is surprised by my belief that the Senate is dysfunctional. The good news is that it is fixable, and I plan to contribute to its repair.
I’ve seen firsthand what functions well and poorly in the Senate. Furthermore, I have faith that Senate Republicans will be able to return our organization to its fundamental function in our constitutional republic.
Cornyn promises to improve party-to-party communication, give individual spending legislation first priority, and guarantee inclusion in the decision-making process. According to the AP, this change is a reaction to persistent grievances expressed by a few senators over year-end funding legislation and McConnell’s management approach.
The Hill stated that Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) and Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) will be Cornyn’s opponents for the job.
As they prepared for their campaigns, Thune and Cornyn were reportedly in constant communication with other members.
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