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John Thune to run for Senate Republican minority leader

John Thune Senate Republican leadership midterm elections Senate minority leader GOP leadership election

Senator John Thune (R-SD) has confirmed he will seek reelection as the Senate Republican leader, specifically running for the minority leader position following the GOP's loss of the chamber in the midterm elections. Thune, who has served as majority leader for nearly two years, is currently unopposed for the post, though a challenger could emerge during next week's leadership elections.

In response to the election results, which saw Democrats gain significant majorities in both the House and Senate, Thune defended the Republican legislative record. He stated that the GOP conference has created safer streets, increased financial security for Americans, and provided new opportunities for families and businesses. He also highlighted accomplishments such as preventing a major tax hike, securing the border, and confirming the president's Cabinet at a rapid pace.

However, the midterm results were widely viewed as a significant defeat for Republicans. Critics and some conservative commentators have pointed to the failure to pass the SAVE America Act and issues such as inflation, high gas prices, and the war in Iran as contributing factors to the loss of congressional control.

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Democratic Party · Donald Trump · John Thune · Republican Party · United States Senate

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Thune plans to run for Republican minority leader after Dem's midterm takeover [freerepublic.com]
John Thune, Please Go Away Now [townhall.com]
Sen. John Thune Gets a ‘Hello’ From DataRepublican Over His Tone-Deaf Pep Rally Post [twitchy.com]
Thune plans to run for Republican minority leader after Dem's midterm takeover [www.foxnews.com]
John Thune Confirms Bid For Senate Minority Leader [www.joemygod.com]
Goodbye from Salon [www.lucianne.com]
Thune Says GOP Won’t ‘Stand Idly By’ If Democrats Try to Undo GOP Policies [www.ntd.com]
Thune Says GOP Won’t ‘Stand Idly By’ If Democrats Try to Undo GOP Policies [www.thethinkingconservative.com]
Thune to run for second term as Senate GOP leader [offthepress.com]