Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., is doing everything he can to become the leader of the Republican conference.

Thune, who serves as Minority Whip, is running against Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas and Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., in the race to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who is stepping down as minority leader at the end of the session.

Thune and Cornyn have been hitting the campaign trail and attending fundraisers. Thune was recently in Indiana raising money for Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., who is favored to win his senate race.

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