Controversy
Status:Open
Who Will Become the Next US Senate Leader?
Claims
Josh Hawley"I'm backing John Cornyn for majority leader."
Elon Musk"(Republican) Senator Thune is the top choice of Democrats."
Ron Johnson"President Trump needs Rick Scott as Majority Leader to shepherd his bold agenda through the U.S. Senate!"
Marco Rubio"I will be voting for my Florida colleague @ScottforFlorida to be our next Senate GOP leader."
Thom Tillis"I'm trying to find differentiation because they're [John Thune and John Cornyn] both great guys."
Mark Warner"He's [John Thune] going to have a role as a partisan leader but I think he's a very decent guy and I'm looking forward to working with him."Nov 13, 2024
Tommy Tuberville"He's [John Thune] just got to prove himself to President Trump that he's 100% and will push his agenda. And I think he will."Nov 14, 2024
Rand Paul"I will be supporting Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader."
Byron Donalds"[T]he Senate GOP must elect Senator Rick Scott to be the next Majority Leader."
Chuck Schumer"I look forward to working with him [John Thune]. We've done many bipartisan things here in the Senate together and I hope that continues."Nov 13, 2024
John Hoeven"I supported Senator Thune and look forward to continuing to work with him as our next Senate Majority Leader."
Markwayne Mullin"There's still a lot of room, but I think at this point, it's definitely Thune's to lose."
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