Electing John Thune Senate Minority Leader Would Be 'Rewarding Failure'

A handful of Republican senators have at least attempted to slow the coronation train for failed Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D.

The South Dakota Republican announced shortly after the GOP got its brains beat out in Tuesday's midterm that since he was so successful in losing the majority, he would very much like to lead Senate Republicans as a significantly diminished minority. Thune and his swamp buddies moved quickly to try to secure their leadership positions, calling conference elections for Tuesday — exactly one week after the party lost control of the House and Senate in the blue trouncing...