Senate GOP Mulls Special Meeting on Their Leadership
- Some Senate Republicans are considering discussing Mitch McConnell's leadership abilities following incidents where he froze up while speaking to reporters. The debate over McConnell's health and effectiveness in his role is becoming more urgent.
- McConnell has not indicated plans to retire, and his influence in the party remains powerful. Potential successors to McConnell as GOP leader include John Thune, John Cornyn, and John Barrasso.
- McConnell's sway in the party is significant, as he serves as party leader and is closely aligned with the Senate Leadership Fund super PAC. September will be a test of McConnell's leadership as issues like government shutdown, spending levels, and relief funding arise.
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Republicans consider 'special' leadership meeting after Mitch McConnell's latest health scare: report
A handful of Republican senators are wondering if they should start debating Mitch McConnell's leadership abilities in the wake of a second incident where he froze up while speaking to reporters, Politico reported. "Some rank-and-file Republicans have discussed the possibility of a broader conversat...
GOP Senators secretly considering ways to oust McConnell - National Zero
A group of rank-and-file Republican Senators have been in contact over the last few days during the recess to discuss options to deal with the apparent ongoing health issues impacting Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who suffered his second public seizure-type episode in a little over a month, Politico reports. Within the Republican caucus, a group of five members can call for a special meeting of GOP Senators to discuss pressing issues. …
GOP Senators Mull "Special" Meeting On Leadership - Joe.My.God.
Politico reports: A handful of GOP senators is weighing whether to force a fraught internal debate about their leadership’s future after Mitch McConnell’s second public freeze-up in a month. Some rank-and-file Republicans have discussed the possibility of a broader conversation once senators return to Washington next week. Party leadership is not currently involved in those …
Senate GOP Mulls Special Meeting on Their Leadership
“A handful of GOP senators is weighing whether to force a fraught internal debate about their leadership’s future after Mitch McConnell’s second public freeze-up in a month,” Politico reports. “Some rank-and-file Republicans have discussed the possibility of a broader conversation once senators return to Washington next week… Party leadership is not currently involved in those discussions, and nothing has been decided yet, this person added.”
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