Sen. John Thune (R-SD) ended any doubt that he is vying to replace Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Monday after the minority leader announced his retirement last week.
Thune, who has served as the Republican whip since 2019, soft-launched his campaign on Thursday by acknowledging he would sit down with colleagues to explore the possibility of a run but held off on making a formal announcement.
He came off the sidelines on Monday, telling local news outlets in his home state of South Dakota that he wants to be the next GOP leader when McConnell steps down in November.
“I hope to be, and I’m going to do everything I can to convince my colleagues, they’re the voters. They’re the ones who will ultimately make the decision,” he told KELOLAND News.
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