John Thune re-elected to lead US Senate Republicans after midterm losses
US Senate Republicans have re-elected John Thune as their leader in a closed-door vote at the US Capitol, despite calls from some lawmakers to delay the decision. Thune ran unopposed and won the backing of his conference as Republicans prepare to lose power in the Senate. The vote came after a midterm election in which the party suffered significant losses to Democrats.Thune, a South Dakota senator, said after the vote that he appreciated the chance to have an open and honest conversation with colleagues. He said he was honoured to have their continued trust and support to lead the Senate... [Continue Reading]
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