Senate Republicans Re-elect John Thune and Plot a 54-Day Lame-Duck Push

In this breakdown

See what happened, why it matters and the evidence behind it.

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   Thune Secures Unopposed Leadership Amid Internal Pushback

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   Background: Midterm Defeat and Lame-Duck Priorities

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   Key Figures

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   Data & Statistics

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   Official Statements & Responses

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   Criticism & Opposition

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   Verbatim Quotes

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   What’s Next