Support Democrats’ Right to Speak Freely and Make Damn Fools of Themselves
Comedy Always Evolves, and Colbert Almost Killed It
John Brennan Plays the 'Nazi Card' While FBI Turns Up the Heat
Remember the McCloskeys? The Government Finally Gave Back What it Stole From Them.
The VP Harris Post-Mortem on Stephen Colbert (Yes, Kamala, the System Worked)
Trump’s Tariff Triumph
The Biggest Losetit
It’s Time for Independence for Biafra Free From Nigerian Control
Democrats Are in Disastrous Shape As Midterms Loom
Has Pressure on Advertisers to Leave X Hurt the Right’s Only Major Free...
Understanding Transgender Surgery
Kash Patel Uncovers Burn Bags and Buried Truths, Deep State Scrambles to Hide...
Democrat Calls Lawbreakers 'Long-Term Residents' in Stunning Display of Border Amnesia
America First, Big Pharma Last: Trump Orders Drug Prices Slashed to Lowest Global...
California Homeowners Take Up Arms as Crime Surges Under Newsom, Bass
Tipsheet

Barrasso Makes Announcement About Which Leadership Position He’s Running For

Sen. John Barrasso will not be in the running to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell as GOP leader, the Wyoming Republican announced Tuesday morning, opting instead to go for the No. 2 position. 

Advertisement

“I have had time to reflect on how I might best serve the Republican Conference and our country,” he said in a statement. “After a lot of thought, I will ask my colleagues for their support and help to work for them as the Assistant Republican Leader.” 

According to Axios, given term limits for the GOP whip, Barrasso is all but certain to get the position.   

Why it matters: Barrasso was favored by the more conservative bloc in the Senate, and has the closest relationship with former President Trump of the "three Johns." His exit could pave the way for a new conservative contender.

Barrasso is the No. 3-ranked Senate Republican as conference chair, and neither Thune nor Cornyn can run for GOP whip again because of term limits. This makes Barrasso nearly a shoo-in. [...]

What to watch: Barrasso departure from the race could pave the way for another Trump ally to throw their hat in the ring.

Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) has been privately urged by Trump to run for the top position. His role as chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee this cycle could bolster his chances if Republicans take control of the Senate in November.

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is also a favorite among the Senate's more conservative block. He picked off a handful of votes from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell when he challenged him for leader in 2022.

Scott met with Trump on Monday amid speculation that he will run for leader. (Axios)

Advertisement

McConnell, 82, said last week that he would step down from his leadership position but would serve the rest of his term, which ends in January 2027.

“As I have been thinking about when I would deliver some news to the Senate, I always imagined a moment when I had total clarity and peace about the sunset of my work,” McConnell said in his announcement. “A moment when I am certain I have helped preserve the ideals I so strongly believe. It arrived today.”

Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) have already announced they are running to succeed McConnell. 

Join the conversation as a VIP Member

Recommended

Trending on Townhall Videos

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement