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- Republicans elect John Thune as Senate leader, replacing Mitch McConnell
- Thune's election comes as a surprise, as McConnell was expected to retain his leadership position
- Thune is seen as a more moderate leader compared to McConnell
- The change in leadership could potentially impact the direction of the Republican party
- Thune's election highlights the shifting dynamics within the GOP Tone: Informative and neutral
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Republicans Elect John Thune As Senate Leader, Replacing Mitch McConnell
Senate Republicans have elected Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., as the new Senate majority leader as longtime top Senate Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is slated to step down from his leadership role at the end of the year. #2024election #Abortion #JohnThune #MitchMcConnell #DonaldTrump #UnitedStatesSenate #SusanBAnthonyProLifeAmerica #NationalRighttoLife
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