“Senate Majority Leader John Thune once again burnished his reputation as a survivor on Tuesday, winning reelection as Senate GOP leader just a week after Republicans suffered historic losses at the ballot box,” Punchbowl News reports.
“But Thune, who beat back a push from conservatives to delay the leadership elections, was a frustrated — and at times defensive — survivor.”
“While the Senate GOP majority didn’t last, Thune somehow did. And he did so in an uncharacteristically defiant way during several hours of closed-door party meetings Tuesday, prompting some contentious back-and-forths with colleagues.”
Fox News: Senate GOP rebellion fizzles as Thune keeps power despite historic midterm massacre.
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