{"id":2190050,"date":"2024-03-01T10:25:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T15:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/steve-daines-appears-to-have-trumps-support-if-he-wants-to-continue-march-to-make-over-the-senate\/"},"modified":"2024-03-01T10:29:00","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T15:29:00","slug":"steve-daines-appears-to-have-trumps-support-if-he-wants-to-continue-march-to-make-over-the-senate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/steve-daines-appears-to-have-trumps-support-if-he-wants-to-continue-march-to-make-over-the-senate\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Daines has Trump&#8217;s backing to keep marching towards Senate makeover"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsteve-daines-appears-to-have-trumps-support-if-he-wants-to-continue-march-to-make-over-the-senate%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2190050&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Trump Quietly Pushes for Steve Daines \u200bas GOP Senate Leader<\/h2>\n<p>Former President Donald Trump has been quietly advocating for National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Steve Daines \u200b(R-MT) to consider running for the position \u200dof GOP Senate leader, according to multiple \u2064reports.<\/p>\n<p>When Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced his resignation from his leadership role in November, speculation immediately began about his successor. Much\u200d of the\u200c attention has been focused on the &#8220;three Johns,&#8221; with Sen. \u200cJohn Cornyn \u200b(R-TX) announcing his candidacy to replace McConnell just recently.<\/p>\n<p>However, Trump&#8217;s influence\u2064 on the race to succeed the\u200d Republican leader is already \u2064making waves in the upper chamber.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;I told [Trump] the most\u2063 important thing I can do at this\u200b moment is to ensure we have a Senate majority \u200bin November,&#8221; said Daines to \u200bPolitico. Daines was the first\u200d prominent senator to endorse Trump back in April.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Senate Republicans have elected Daines to lead their efforts in regaining the Senate majority in 2022, \u200dand\u2064 he has been actively supporting a\u2064 number of Trump-backed candidates ahead of the November elections. With Democrats holding a slim majority of 51-49 in the \u200dSenate, Republicans\u2063 only need to gain\u2064 one or two seats to flip\u2062 the chamber.<\/p>\n<p>However, Republicans have faced challenges in recent elections with nominating primary \u2062candidates on the far right \u2064who struggle to perform well in general elections. Examples include Herschel Walker, the Georgia Senate candidate in 2022, and Doug\u200d Mastriano, the Pennsylvania Senate candidate\u2064 in \u20622020.<\/p>\n<p>Daines has taken a more proactive approach to recruiting Senate candidates compared to his predecessor. He has made an effort to\u200d blend the &#8220;MAGA&#8221; wing of the party with less <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-suddenly-face-messy-primaries-ahead-of-2024-bid-to-retake-senate\/\" title=\"GOP faces contentious primaries for 2024 Senate comeback.\">controversial\u200d candidates<\/a>, depending on the\u2064 specific\u200b electorate.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Daines has\u2063 recruited Kari Lake to run in another contest in Arizona after she failed to defeat now-Gov. Kate Hobbs (D-AZ) in 2022. Daines has also \u200dproven to be a formidable force in his home \u2063state, recruiting Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL, to challenge Sen. Jon \u2063Tester (D-MT) and effectively pushing Rep. Matt Rosendale\u200b (R-MT) out of the race.<\/p>\n<p>When asked by NonStop \u200bLocal if he would be \u2064interested in taking on the leadership role, Daines stated that his focus is on serving his state and restoring power to the GOP, but he\u2064 did not provide a definitive answer.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The\u2064 people\u200c who elected me to serve in the United States Senate are Montanans, and I am laser-focused\u2064 on serving the people of Montana,&#8221; said Daines. &#8220;I am also\u200b focused on winning back\u2063 the United States\u200c Senate in November and taking that gavel\u200c out of\u200b Chuck Schumer&#8217;s hands.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What factors \u200cwill Republican senators consider when deciding on the next Senate leader, and\u200c how will these factors impact\u2062 the outcome of the race<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2062 S to help Republicans take back majorities in \u2063the House and the Senate,&#8221; Daines said in \u2064an interview with The Hill. &#8220;I&#8217;m focusing on Montana and building the Senate campaign committee.&#8221; Daines \u200bis currently\u200c serving as the chairman of the National Republican\u200b Senatorial Committee, a position that puts him in a prominent role within\u2064 the party.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While Daines has \u200bnot officially announced his intention to run for Senate leader,\u2062 Trump&#8217;s support could give him \u2062a \u200csignificant advantage in the race.\u2063 The former president has remained a powerful force within the Republican Party, commanding a loyal following and playing a key role in shaping the party&#8217;s agenda and endorsements.<\/p>\n<p>Trump&#8217;s push for \u200cDaines as \u2063Senate leader comes\u200b as no surprise, considering their close relationship. Throughout his presidency, Trump consistently praised Daines for his loyalty and conservative values. Daines, in \u2063turn, has\u2062 been \u200da staunch supporter of Trump&#8217;s policies and agenda.<\/p>\n<p>However, Trump&#8217;s\u2064 endorsement may not be\u2062 enough to\u200b secure Daines the position. McConnell, who is known for his strategic\u200c thinking and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-makes-prediction-on-next-house-speaker\/\" title=\"McCarthy predicts next House Speaker.\">strong leadership\u200c skills<\/a>, has been a formidable figure within the \u200dparty for decades. His decision to \u2062step down as Senate minority leader has created an opportunity\u2064 for other Republican \u200dsenators\u2064 to vie for\u2062 the position and shape the future direction of the party.<\/p>\n<p>Other potential contenders\u2063 for \u2064the Senate leader position include Senators John Thune \u200d\u200b(R-SD) and\u2063 John Barrasso \u200b(R-WY). Thune currently serves as the Senate minority whip, while Barrasso \u200dis the third-ranking Republican in the Senate. Both senators have significant experience and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/san-francisco-poop-testing-startup-charged-with-fraud-likened-to-theranos\/\" title=\"San Francisco Poop-Testing Startup Charged With Fraud, Likened To Theranos\">strong track record<\/a> within the party.<\/p>\n<p>Whoever succeeds\u200b McConnell \u2063as Senate leader will \u2062face the challenge of uniting \u2064a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/republicans-unite-behind-grand-bargain-on-border-security-and-ukraine\/\" title=\"GOP unites for 'grand bargain' on border security and Ukraine.\">deeply divided party<\/a>. The Republican Party is currently grappling \u200cwith internal divisions over issues such\u200d as immigration, healthcare, and fiscal policy. \u2063The next Senate leader will be responsible for guiding the party&#8217;s agenda and \u200dstrategy\u200c in\u200d the upcoming \u2062elections and\u2064 beyond.<\/p>\n<p>The race\u200d for Senate leader is \u200dlikely to intensify in the coming months, as Republican senators jockey for support\u2064 and rally their colleagues. Trump&#8217;s endorsement of\u2062 Daines adds a new dynamic to the race, with the\u200c former president&#8217;s \u200cinfluence potentially tipping the scales in favor of his preferred candidate.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen whether\u200d Daines will officially announce his candidacy for Senate \u200cleader and how other potential contenders will respond to Trump&#8217;s endorsement. As the \u2062race unfolds, it will undoubtedly have significant implications \u200dfor the future of the Republican Party and its leadership in Congress.<\/p>\n<p>While Daines may be\u200c an appealing choice for Trump and his supporters, the\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/as-ev-sales-grow-battle-over-u-s-road-weight-limits-heats-up\/\" title=\"As EV sales grow, battle over U.S. road weight limits heats up\">ultimate decision lies<\/a> in the hands of Republican senators, who will weigh various factors, including leadership skills, experience, and ability to unite the party. The race for\u200b Senate leader will be a test of not only individual candidates but also the shifting dynamics within the Republican Party.<\/p>\n<p>As the race for Senate leader\u2062 continues, all eyes will\u200c be on the Republican Party\u2063 as it navigates the post-Trump \u2062era and charts a course for the future. The outcome of this\u200b race will\u2062 determine not only the direction of\u200b the party but also its ability to effectively \u2064oppose President Biden\u200d and the Democratic agenda.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Donald Trump has discreetly urged Steve Daines, Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, to contemplate running for the GOP Senate leader position. 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