GOP senator says Thune ‘being too cautious’ in talks with Senate Democrats to avoid shutdown
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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Sunday said that Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is “being too cautious” in his talks with Senate Democratic leaders in an effort to avoid a government shutdown at the end of September. “Look, I mean no disrespect. I love John Thune. He’s my leader. He’s got a big brain.…
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🚨 BREAKING OVERNIGHT: Sen. Mike Lee will OFFICIALLY object to Leader Thune starting August recess until the SAVE America Act is passed
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It takes ONE SENATOR to block the automatic recess and ask for the YEAs and NAYs. LFG 🔥
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I will work tirelessly to help primary & defeat Senate Majority Leader John Thune in 2028.
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