Washington Examiner • May 4, 2026 12:25

Thune and Scott follow Trump’s lead with endorsement of Andy Barr

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) endorsed Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY), who is retiring. The senators’ endorsements follow President Donald Trump, who on Friday endorsed Barr in the Republican primary set for May 19.  Trump asked businessman Nate Morris to […]

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