Republicans should prepare for the post-McConnell era

By Washington Examiner

Published September 3, 2023 2:00pm ET

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Republicans should prepare for the post-McConnell era — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., joined from left by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., Majority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., and Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, tells reporters he has secured enough Republican votes to start President Donald Trumpâs impeachment trial and postpone a decision on witnesses and documents Democrats want, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday Jan. 7, 2020.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has had a long and illustrious career, one that includes reshaping the judiciary and the Supreme Court. But his time leading the Republican conference is in its final phase. He deserves great respect, but after this week’s most recent health scare during a press conference, McConnell’s fellow senators should be prepared for someone else to take the helm.

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