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John Thune faces no declared leadership challenger before November, but Republican senators say the midterm results could affect whether he runs unopposed. Thune’s handling of the conference and the party’s prospects are driving the speculation.
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People in this story 11 Senate Republican leader facing speculation about a post-election leadership challenge.
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Potential challenger who ruled out mounting a leadership challenge this fall.
President whose criticism of Thune and Texas Senate endorsement feature in the leadership context.
Former Republican leader used as a comparison for past leadership challenges.
Georgia representative whose campaign received a fundraising visit from Thune.
Senator who said the midterm elections would influence support for Thune.
Texas Senate nominee backed by Trump despite appeals from Thune and other senators.
Texas senator whose primary challenge was supported by Trump over Thune’s preference.
Senator who said the election’s outcome could affect whether Thune faces a leadership challenge.
Senator who said he had not heard of opposition to Thune.
Author of the SAVE America Act and a critic of the Senate’s inaction on it.
President whose criticism of Thune and Texas Senate endorsement feature in the leadership context.
Former Republican leader used as a comparison for past leadership challenges.
Georgia representative whose campaign received a fundraising visit from Thune.
SHOW 6 MORE SHOW FEWER Senator who said the midterm elections would influence support for Thune.
KP Texas Senate nominee backed by Trump despite appeals from Thune and other senators.
Texas senator whose primary challenge was supported by Trump over Thune’s preference.
Senator who said the election’s outcome could affect whether Thune faces a leadership challenge.
Senator who said he had not heard of opposition to Thune.
Author of the SAVE America Act and a critic of the Senate’s inaction on it.
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