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BREAKING: Texas RINO John Cornyn Declares His Candidacy to Succeed Mitch McConnell as GOP Senate Leader
The Gateway Pundit ^ | February 29, 2024 | Cullen Linebargar

Posted on 02/29/2024 2:58:51 PM PST by Macho MAGA Man

Senator John Cornyn (RINO-TX) has officially entered the race to succeed Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (RINO-KY).

As The Gateway Pundit reported yesterday, the 82-year-old McConnell announced he would be stepping down as leader of the Senate GOP in November.

Cornyn, in a statement, explained why he decided to run to succeed McConnell.

“I am asking my Republican colleagues to give me the opportunity to succeed Leader [Mitch] McConnell. I have learned a lot during my time both in and out of Senate leadership. Throughout my time, I’ve built a track record of listening to colleagues and seeking consensus while leading the fight to stop bad policies that are harmful to our nation and the conservative cause.”

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; Local News; Politics
KEYWORDS: cornhole; deepstate; gop; gopestablishment; johncornyn; majorityleader; notbreaking; notyourproblemkaren; rino; senate; uniparty
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Sen John Thune of SD, minority whip, has been mentioned for the job.

From his web site.

PROTECTING LIFE

Standing Up for Life

As a member of Congress, I have a 100 percent pro-life voting record and have consistently supported a ban on abortion. For my work to promote a culture of life, I have consistently received an A+ on the Susan B. Anthony List pro-life scorecard.

I am proud to stand beside all those who work to secure the right to life of unborn Americans. The truth is that every human being, born and unborn, is created in the image and likeness of God and has infinite dignity and value. I’ll continue fighting in Congress to defend those who cannot speak for themselves.


41 posted on 02/29/2024 4:09:40 PM PST by Liz (This then is how we should pray: Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. )
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To: TribalPrincess2U

Thune of South Dakota

Borrasso of Wyoming

Scott of South Carolina has been mentioned


42 posted on 02/29/2024 4:09:44 PM PST by Brian Griffin
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To: TribalPrincess2U

“Anyone else running besides Cornhole?”

It’s generally thought that the top contenders are “the three Johns” — Senators who’ve previously been chosen for other GOP leadership positions. They’re Senate Republican Whip John Thune (R-SD), Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso (R-WY), and former Majority Whip John Cornyn (R-TX).

I’ve heard speculation that Trump might intervene by trying to recruit Steve Daines to run. No idea if there’s any substance to that.


43 posted on 02/29/2024 4:26:14 PM PST by Eagle Forgotten
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To: Eagle Forgotten

Another reason for repealing the 17th Amendment.

Repeal the 17th Amendment!
Legislatures can’t do worse!


44 posted on 02/29/2024 4:30:21 PM PST by Reily (!!)
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To: Liz

He’s lying.


45 posted on 02/29/2024 4:31:27 PM PST by Fledermaus (Is it me, or all of a sudden have the buried trolls come out on FR like cicadas? It's all noise.)
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To: Rusty0604; djstex; Jane Long

Impeached DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas has the gall to smear Gov. @GregAbbott_TX — who has actually taken action to SECURE his state’s border amid the Biden administration’s failure

https://x.com/RNCResearch/status/1763323640995799406?t=qsjDDW9JVGvido-CyoobMg&s=09


46 posted on 02/29/2024 4:31:35 PM PST by Rusty0604 (W looking for new conspiracy theories as all the old ones have come true)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Nope to The Eunuch.


47 posted on 02/29/2024 4:37:35 PM PST by Chgogal (Welcome to Fuhrer Biden's Weaponized Fascist Banana Republic! It's the road to hell.)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Replacing a corrupt schemer with a milquetoast? No thanks.


48 posted on 02/29/2024 4:44:59 PM PST by SharpRightTurn (“Giving money & power to government is like giving whiskey & car keys to teenage boys” P.J. O’Rourke)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

The pot and the kettle.


49 posted on 02/29/2024 4:47:59 PM PST by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: nickcarraway
Cornyn, Thune and Barrasso would all be poor choices to replace ChiCom Mitch. All three will be Schumer's lapdogs. Not many true conservatives in the Senate, unfortunately.
50 posted on 02/29/2024 4:48:07 PM PST by Major Matt Mason (To solve the Democrat problem, the RINO problem must first be solved.)
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As The Gateway Pundit reported yesterday, the 82-year-old McConnell announced he would be stepping down as leader of the Senate GOP in November.

This was announced live on the Senate floor by the man himself.

Typical TGP.

51 posted on 02/29/2024 4:52:39 PM PST by Republican Wildcat
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To: Macho MAGA Man

One of the three RINO “Johns” that were expected to show up.


52 posted on 02/29/2024 4:55:29 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (The worst thing about censorship is █████ ██ ████ ████████ █ ███████ ████. FJB.)
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To: Patriot777

Ditto that!


53 posted on 02/29/2024 4:56:09 PM PST by Rusty0604 (W looking for new conspiracy theories as all the old ones have come true)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Rand Paul
Rand Paul
Rand Paul
Rand Paul


54 posted on 02/29/2024 4:59:23 PM PST by Seruzawa ("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
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To: AndyJackson

Yes


55 posted on 02/29/2024 4:59:40 PM PST by MeanWestTexan (Sometimes There Is No Lesser Of Two Evils)
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To: Macho MAGA Man

One elderly Senator replacing another !
No Thanks !


56 posted on 02/29/2024 5:06:55 PM PST by cquiggy
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To: Macho MAGA Man

Bleccchhhh! I cannot stand Cornyn. Can we get a real conservative, please?


57 posted on 02/29/2024 5:18:47 PM PST by Allegra (Less propaganda would be appreciated.)
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To: cquiggy

“One elderly Senator replacing another !
No Thanks !”

My thoughts exactly. Anther go along to get along kind of guy.
No real purpose just do what the Deep State wants.
There has to be a better choice somewhere


58 posted on 02/29/2024 5:19:09 PM PST by nomorelurker
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To: yuleeyahoo

RONJON-


59 posted on 02/29/2024 5:34:54 PM PST by slapshot ( )
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To: Jane Long
Wow! John Cornyn didn't waist time slurring off!
Paxton we love but Cornpuff we don't WANT!
Dang he sure didn't waist anytime throwing in his hat for Senate leader!What a Complete ego he has! I understand it's a inside vote among the select Rinos in the Senate!

Thanks for the pings I missed today about the Border with Trump!

60 posted on 02/29/2024 7:03:56 PM PST by djstex (All I Have to Say... President Trump was right about everything!)
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