John Thune - number two Senate GOP leader
and likely successor to current Republican
leader Mitch McConnell - announces run
for reelection this year
Posted By: Imright, 1/8/2022 5:58:23 PM
The number two Senate GOP leader John Thune has announced he is running for reelection this year.The South Dakota senator - and likely successor to Republican leader Mitch McConnell - announced his run for reelection on Twitter on Saturday, putting an end an end to recent speculation over his political future.'I've always promised that I would do the work, even when it was hard, uncomfortable, or unpopular,' Thune said in a statement posted on Twitter. 'That work continues, which is why after careful consideration and prayer, and with the support of my family, I'm asking South Dakotans for the opportunity to continue serving them in the US Senate.'
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