Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after election wipeout
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Senate Republicans were meeting Tuesday for a "robust conversation" on their future and to decide whether to keep South Dakota Sen. Senate Republicans reelected Sen. Covered by 18 outlets: 7 lean left, 5 are centre, 5 lean right, 1 are not rated.
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