The race to replace Mitch McConnell as the Senate GOP leader is heating up as candidates such as John Thune and John Cornyn vie for the position. With Trump yet to endorse any candidate, his demands and influence loom large over the selection process. Republicans are preparing for a secret ballot to determine their new leader, leading to tensions among party members. Some Trump loyalists are rallying support against Senate leaders with rocky relationships with Trump, while others are cautiously weighing their options. As the election inches closer, candidates are actively courting key Republican senators in an effort to secure the majority leader post.