Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wy., speaks after a Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol on March 28, 2023 in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
"I have had time to reflect on how I might best serve the Republican Conference and our country," Barrasso said in a statement. "After a lot of thought, I will ask my colleagues for their support and help to work for them as the Assistant Republican Leader."
GOP SENATOR TARGETS FORCED ELECTRIC VEHICLE RENTALS
His decision to seek the number two job comes as Barrasso was speculated to throw his hat in the ring for the leader position.
Sen. JD Vance talks to reporters between votes at the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 12, 2024, in Washington, D.C. ( Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Vance is notably often a part of the GOP faction opposed to McConnell and his leadership decisions.
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is the only senator to have formally announced his candidacy to succeed McConnell.
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