Mitch McConnell, if Republicans win the Senate majority, aims to become chair of the Appropriations Committee, a move that would grant him significant influence over defense spending until his term ends in 2027. McConnell's close ally, Susan Collins, currently holds the top Republican position on the panel.
Scoop: Mitch McConnell is eyeing to be chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee once he steps down as party leader. That would let him remain a force with real power until he finishes his term in 2027. https://t.co/GegV3EMGfC
Scoop: Mitch McConnell wants to be chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee once he steps down as party leader. That would let him remain a force with real power until he finishes his term in 2027. https://t.co/a7KwcYvnKL
🚨 Scoop: Mitch McConnell wants to be chair of the Senate appropriations committee after he steps down from leader, sources tell @StefWKight Would give McConnell incredible influence over defense spending. https://t.co/u1eFEX9IAy
Scoop: Mitch McConnell is eyeing chair of the powerful Appropriations Committee if Republicans win the Senate majority in November. Such a post would let him remain a force with real juice until he finishes his term in 2027. https://t.co/Fe2FVNtgeu
NEW: Several sources close to GOP leadership tell me that assuming Republicans win the majority, McConnell is eyeing chair of the Appropriations Committee as his next role One problem: Susan Collins — a close ally — is the panel’s top Republican right now https://t.co/pXdIGKvFAn
Huge Mitch McConnell news comes out... https://t.co/SgLA9dVo61