New GOP Senate leader celebrated by some Dems — as MAGA hardcore melts down
14 November 2024
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — MAGA world is not happy about the replacement for Mitch McConnell (R-KY) as the Republican leader in the Senate, but at least one outgoing Democrat is breathing a sigh of relief.
Raw Story asked Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) whether Sen. John Thune (R-SD) — who was selected to become majority leader of the Senate Wednesday — was someone Democrats could work with.
She expressed her approval of the new GOP pick.
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Speaking to Raw Story just after the vote, Stabenow said that Thune would "be a good leader for the Republicans" because "he has good relationships across the aisle" with Democrats.
"We worked together on the Agriculture Committee," she recalled.
Meanwhile, MAGA's hardcore was furious at Wednesday's news, claiming the new majority leader was a man opposed to President-elect Donald Trump.