Senate Republicans emerged from a closed-door meeting Wednesday split on how quickly after the November election to choose a successor to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
The timing of when to elect a top Republican in the Senate has long simmered as as one of many proxy fights between potential successors to the longest-serving leader of either party. The victor will play a pivotal role in implementing the Donald Trump’s legislative agenda or trying to block Kamala Harris’ initiatives.
The decision ultimately lies with Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso (Wyo.), who is seeking a promotion to whip. He declined ...