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Top Contenders To Replace Mitch McConnell Emerge
« on: February 20, 2025, 07:32:42 pm »

Top Contenders To Replace Mitch McConnell Emerge

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By Chris Powell
February 20, 2025

On Thursday, Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the longest-serving majority leader in Senate history, announced that he will retire at the end of his current term, which expires in January 2027. His decision marks the end of a 40+ year career in the Senate and a public service tenure dating back to 1968.

McConnell’s legacy includes a significant influence on the federal judiciary, having played a key role in confirming six of the nine current Supreme Court justices and numerous federal judges under Republican administrations. However, his standing within the GOP has weakened, particularly with the rise of the MAGA movement, which has been critical of his leadership.

McConnell’s health had been a concern in recent years, with multiple public medical incidents, including falls and mid-speech pauses. His relationship with President Donald Trump remained strained, with Trump often criticizing him despite McConnell’s long tenure leading Senate Republicans.

Now, his retirement gives Kentucky Republicans nearly two years to field a successor.

Daniel Cameron, the former Kentucky Attorney General and 2023 Republican gubernatorial candidate, has thrown his hat into the ring for the 2026 U.S. Senate race. Cameron’s announcement came right after Sen. McConnell confirmed his retirement, signaling his bid to maintain Republican leadership in Kentucky.

“Kentucky, it’s time for a new generation of leadership in the U.S. Senate,” Cameron said on social media. “Let’s do this.”

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Re: Top Contenders To Replace Mitch McConnell Emerge
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2025, 05:31:17 am »
Time for a new generation? Sheesh! At least Kentucky has two or three to choose from.
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Re: Top Contenders To Replace Mitch McConnell Emerge
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2025, 07:07:20 am »
It'll be Cornyn.  That's how the pecking order works.
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Re: Top Contenders To Replace Mitch McConnell Emerge
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2025, 09:39:49 am »
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Re: Top Contenders To Replace Mitch McConnell Emerge
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2025, 09:41:26 am »
Quote from: Bigun on February 21, 2025, 09:39:49 am

https://twitter.com/Rothbard1776/status/1892655780605645080

I concur 100%!
If we could find a suitable replacement for Cornyn next year, we might have that honor BTW.

Who do you suggest fill that role?
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Re: Top Contenders To Replace Mitch McConnell Emerge
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2025, 09:43:05 am »
Quote from: IsailedawayfromFR on February 21, 2025, 09:41:26 am
If we could find a suitable replacement for Cornyn next year, we might have that honor BTW.

Who do you suggest fill that role?

I'm praying that Ken Paxton will enter that race. @IsailedawayfromFR
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Re: Top Contenders To Replace Mitch McConnell Emerge
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2025, 11:22:05 am »
Quote from: Bigun on February 21, 2025, 09:43:05 am
I'm praying that Ken Paxton will enter that race. @IsailedawayfromFR
A very good choice who holds the mantra of Texas First.  I was hoping for someone already a congressman or has been in DC corridors, so knows the ropes of dealing in DC legislation as that place can be difficult to navigate.  Cruz BTW has done an exceptional job in doing so, as he was a policy advisor to Bush prior to reaching the Senate.
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