NEW: GOP South Dakota Sen. John Thune announced that he plans to run for reelection in the U.S. Senate.
Sen. John Thune speaks with reporters outside his office on Jan. 4. Photo: Anna Moneymaker/Getty Imageshad been considering retirement
, per the New York Times, setting off upheaval among members of the GOP who view Thune as a potential successor to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell . McConnell, in an interview last month, urged Thune to run for re-election, saying: "Thune is an outstanding senator. He's done a great job as whip ... It would be a real setback from the country and our party if he retires," NBC NewsI’ve always promised that I would do the work, even when it was hard, uncomfortable, or unpopular," Thune said in a statement out Saturday.
"That work continues, which is why after careful consideration and prayer, and with the support of my family, I’m asking South Dakotans for the opportunity to continue serving them in the U.S. Senate."A combination of family concerns and the current political environment within the GOP prompted the senator to consider retirement, per the Times.
"South Dakota deserves a strong and effective senator who can deliver the results they expect. I am uniquely positioned to get that job done," he said.
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