Well, if McConnell wins by a slim margin, maybe that would force a change in leadership. That would be a good trial balloon to float.
There might be good reasons about McConnell’s strength not to have him be the majority leader. Also, if Mississippi retires Cochran and installs McDaniels, a Cruz type conservative, then a small coalition of Cruz, Lee, McDaniels, Sessions, and a few other conservatives could tip a vote away from McConnell if he runs.
Of course, there won’t be a vote for majority leader if Grimes wins in Kentucky. Republicans need to pick up 6 seats and lose none.
Lose McConnell’s seat and they need to win 7. Where will it come from?