“Mitch McConnell announced on Wednesday that he intends to step down as the longest-serving Senate Republican leader following November’s general election.
“For nearly 20 years, Republicans have relied on the effective Kentucky legislator to navigate the passage of conservative priorities.
“Since he announced the news, Washington has moved quickly to speculate who could replace Mr McConnell, who has skilfully held his fracturing party together in recent times.”
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