Senate Republicans voted to keep John Thune as their leader after a recent election that saw the party lose at least seven seats.
The vote was held on Tuesday, following the GOP’s losses in the midterm elections that left the Senate more fragmented than before.
In the wake of the “wipeout,” the party’s members convened three separate meetings to vent their frustrations and discuss the implications of the results.
Despite the setbacks, the caucus chose to maintain continuity by re‑electing Thune, who has served as the Senate Minority Leader for several years.
The decision underscores the Republicans’ intent to stay united and regroup after the significant losses in the recent electoral cycle.
<small>Source: PBS NewsHour — read the original story there.</small>
