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McConnell has been the leader of the Senate Republican Conference since 2007, making him the longest serving Senate party leader in U.S. history. McConnell holds conservative political positions, although he was known as a pragmatist and a moderate Republican early in his political career.
Feb 28, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November.
Aug 31, 2023 · The Senate Republican leader appeared to lose his speech while answering questions in Kentucky. He later said he felt lightheaded and will consult a doctor before his next event.
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Feb 28, 2024 · Republican minority leader Mitch McConnell announces Wednesday he will step down from his leadership post after 17 years but continue as a member of the US Senate.
Feb 28, 2024 · WASHINGTON — Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will step down from the helm of the Republican Conference this year, ending his time as the longest-serving leader in Senate history.
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Feb 28, 2024 · The US Senate's longest-serving Republican leader, who has clashed with Donald Trump, announces he will leave his position in November. He says it is "time to move on" and work from a different seat in the chamber, but does not give a reason for his decision.
Feb 29, 2024 · The Kentucky senator, who turned 82 last week, announced his decision on the Senate floor on Wednesday, ending a 17-year run as the longest-serving party leader in Senate history. He said he plans to stay in the Senate until his term expires in 2026, but will not seek reelection as the GOP leader after November's elections.
