John Cornyn Wants to Be , the Senate’s Next GOP Leader.<br />On Feb. 28, Mitch McConnell announced that he <br />is stepping down as Senate Minority Leader.<br />The next day, Sen. Cornyn threw hit hat into the <br />ring to succeed McConnell, 'The Hill' reports. .<br />I am asking my Republican colleagues <br />to give me the opportunity to <br />succeed Leader McConnell, Sen. John Cornyn, via statement.<br />Throughout my time I’ve built a track <br />record of listening to colleagues and seeking <br />consensus, while leading the fight to stop <br />bad policies that are harmful to our <br />nation and the Conservative cause, Sen. John Cornyn, via statement.<br />The Republican from Texas went on to <br />call the Senate "broken" and said he <br />could perform a "major role" in fixing it. .<br />From experience, I have learned what <br />works in the Senate and what does not, <br />and I am confident Senate Republicans can <br />restore our institution to the essential role <br />it serves in our constitutional republic, Sen. John Cornyn, via statement.<br />We will improve communication, <br />increase transparency, and ensure <br />inclusion of every Member’s <br />expertise and opinion. , Sen. John Cornyn, via statement.<br />We will restore the important role of <br />Senate committees and reestablish the <br />regular appropriations process, rather <br />than lurch from one crisis to another, Sen. John Cornyn, via statement.<br />While Cornyn is the first candidate to <br />announce an official bid for the position, .<br />other senators that are expected to <br />make a run for leader include John Thune <br />and John Barrasso, 'The Hill' reports. .<br />other senators that are expected to <br />make a run for leader include John Thune <br />and John Barrasso, 'The Hill' reports.
