Senate Republicans voting on whether to keep Thune as leader

Senate Republicans experienced significant losses in recent midterm elections that cost them their majority. On Tuesday, Senate Republicans are voting on whether to keep South Dakota Senator John Thune as the leader of their conference. Thune is expected to retain his position, as he remains popular among his Republican colleagues.

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  1. Nov 9Thune and Schumer face questions about Senate leadership in aftermath of elections
  2. Nov 10Senate Republicans vote to keep John Thune as leader after steep election losses

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MS NowLeft· 5h ago

John Thune, other leaders re-elected to represent Senate Republicans in minority

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 6h ago· ran in 4 outlets

Senate Republicans vote to keep John Thune as leader after steep election losses

SemaforLean Left· 6h ago

Senate Republicans defeat push for delays, reelect Thune leader

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 6h ago

Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after election wipeout

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 6h ago· ran in 3 outlets

Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Vail Daily, Myarklamiss
Vail DailyCenter· 3h ago

Senate Republicans vote to keep John Thune as leader after steep election losses

MyarklamissCenter· 6h ago

Senate Republicans vote to keep John Thune as leader after steep election losses

The OregonianCenter· 4h ago

Senate Republicans vote to keep John Thune as leader after midterm losses

KELOLAND Sioux FallsCenter· 5h ago

Thune remains Republican leader in Senate

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ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 6h ago

Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 6h ago

Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 6h ago

Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

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Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 6h ago

Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

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Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 6h ago

Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 6h ago

Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 6h ago

Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses

NewsweekCenter· 6h ago

What Trump Has Said of John Thune as Senate Minority Leader Elected by GOP

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16 sources
The American ConservativeLean Right· 4h ago

Thune Keeps Job as Senate GOP Leader

The Daily SignalRight· 5h ago

After Massive Blue Wave, Senate GOP Leadership Stays in Power

Breitbart NewsRight· 5h ago

Senate Republicans Elect John Thune Minority Leader Despite Historic Electoral Losses

Revolver NewsRight· 5h ago

RINO Senator John Thune Reelected as GOP Leader in ‘Secret Ballot’…

Not The BeeRight· 6h ago

In order to best continue doing nothing, Senate Republicans reelect John Thune as Minority Leader

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Senate Republicans voting on whether to keep Thune as leader

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