Sen. John Cornyn Launches Bid to Become New GOP Senate Leader After McConnell Departure by Tom Ozimek – US Politics News

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has officially launched his bid to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the Senate Republican leader, becoming the first senator to enter the fray in what could be a fiercely competitive race.
Mr. McConnell, who has been the Senate Republican leader since 2007, announced on Feb. 28 that his leadership role in the upper chamber would reach its “sunset” in November, though he plans to remain in the Senate in a different role.
As speculation mounts as to who will succeed Mr. McConnell, one candidate has thrown his hat in the ring.
“I am asking my Republican colleagues to give me the opportunity to succeed Leader McConnell,” Mr. Cornyn said in a statement obtained by The Epoch Times….