After almost two decades, Mitch McConnell is on his way out as leader of the Senate Republicans. Which means it may finally be time for a John.
“I mean, at this point, we all know who’s interested,” Sen. J.D. Vance said. “I plan to support John.”
Much can and will change between now and the expected leadership elections in November, but for now, the top contenders to lead the Senate GOP are the “Three Johns”: Minority Whip John Thune of South Dakota, Conference Chairman John Barrasso of Wyoming and Texas’ John Cornyn, who previously served as whip.