South Dakota Sen. John Thune jumps into race to succeed McConnell as Senate leader
04.03 2024:
South Dakota Sen. John Thune is entering the race to be the next Republican leader of the U.S. Senate after Sen. Mitch McConnell steps away from the post in November.
Thune, currently the No. 2 Senate…
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