Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is retiring from his leadership role, but not from his Senate seat. There is a mad scramble by the senators who dream of holding the gig.
When McConnell announced his decision, the three Johns became the frontrunners to get the job. Senators John Cornyn, John Thune, and John Barrasso have served in leadership roles under McConnell for years. On Tuesday, Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming said he is taking a pass on the race. He is pursuing the No. 2 position instead, the GOP whip.
Currently, Barrasso is the No. 3 Senate Republican. Barrasso’s office has declined to comment so far.
Barrasso sent a letter to his Senate colleagues. He thanked his fellow senators for their support and prayers when his wife died in January. He went on to tell them some changes are needed among Senate Republicans. They need to “break from where we are now” and…
