Senate Republican Leadership Shuffle

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) announces run for Vice Chair of the Senate Republican Conference after his previous legislative achievement failed due to conservative backlash. The leadership shuffle in the Senate Republican Conference was triggered by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's retirement announcement amidst criticism over Ukraine funding promotion.

Key Points

  • Lankford's bid for Vice Chair position in Senate Republican Conference
  • McConnell's retirement and leadership shakeup within the conference
  • Lankford's failed bipartisan bill and criticism from conservatives

Pros

  • Lankford's willingness to take on leadership roles within the Republican Conference

Cons

  • Failure of Lankford's bipartisan migration and foreign aid bill
  • Conservative backlash towards Lankford's compromised deal