The intra-party tensions on display are part of the maneuvering in the politically charged and sensitive leadership races as colleagues who are friends but also competitors seek more power and influence. Ernst is currently chair of the Republican Policy Committee and Capito is vice chair of the Republican Conference. Ernst told CNN she would make a decision in the next week or two: “I am still considering. But absolutely, I am considering, and I would like all my colleagues to stay open to the idea. “We have a lot of talented people in our conference,” Thune said about the looming leadership races and tensions between colleagues.

Source: CNN March 07, 2024 00:10 UTC