Independent presidential candidate and Biden challenger Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to fill the role of Senate minority leader.
“Mitch McConnell, who has served in the Senate for almost 40 years, announced he'll step down this November. Part of public service is about knowing when to usher in a new generation,” Kennedy said Wednesday in a post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, highlighted by Mediaite.
“It's time to promote leaders in Washington, DC who won't kowtow to the military contractors or push us deeper into foreign conflicts,” Kennedy continued. “We need representation who will prioritize American wellness over all else. I believe @RandPaul would be an incredible successor. He's shown great judgment and has the grit to put hardworking Americans first.”
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) announced Wednesday he will step down from his leadership position in November. (RELATED: Top Republican Reverses Retirement Decision)
“One of life's most underappreciated talents is to know when it's time to move on to life's next chapter. So I stand before you today … to say that this will be my last term as Republican leader of the Senate,” McConnell said.
McConnell also said he plans to stick around through what's left of his Senate term, which ends in 2027.
“I'm not going anywhere any time soon. However, I will complete my job my colleagues have given me until we select a new leader in November and they take the helm next January,” he said.
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