Bryant Urged to Appoint Himself to Senate Seat

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant (R) has told Republicans that President Trump and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) have urged him to appoint himself to the Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Thad Cochran, who is retiring early due to health issues, the AP reports.

Bryant is limited to two terms as governor, and his time in that job ends in January 2020.