He’s begging.

Summary

Presenter Matt Morse argues that Senate Republican leader John Thune is being blamed by many Republicans for the party’s recent electoral losses. He criticizes Thune for seeking another term as the chamber’s top Republican despite the setback, contrasting him with House Speaker Mike Johnson, who Morse says is stepping aside.

Morse challenges Thune’s claims that Senate Republicans made major gains on safety, taxes, border security, appointments, and conservative judges. He credits those accomplishments primarily to President Donald Trump and argues that Thune failed to advance priorities such as the Save America Act and other conservative legislation.

Morse also cites Rep. Paul Gosar’s call for Thune to step aside and Sen. Mike Lee’s appeal for Republicans to remain in session and confirm Trump’s nominees before Democrats take control.

Proposed Agenda

Morse says Republicans have roughly two months to act and urges them to use that time to:

• Replace Thune and end the filibuster.
• Pass the Save America Act and add election-integrity provisions.
• Confirm conservative judges.
• Increase funding for border security and immigration enforcement.
• Cut support for selected progressive programs.
• Advance fossil-fuel and permitting policies.
• Pursue defense, tax, and regulatory measures.

Morse warns that Democrats will pursue their own priorities after taking control. He argues that Thune should acknowledge responsibility for the losses and return to work.

People Mentioned

Presenter: Matt Morse

Named figures quoted or cited: John Thune, Paul Gosar, Mike Lee, Mike Johnson, James Talarico, Abdul El-Sayed, and Donald Trump.