How McConnell is trying to lead Trump before 2024
So when Justice entered the Senate race on Thursday, he highlighted the crux of McConnell's 2024 strategy. After several Trump-inspired candidates fell short last fall and denied the Republican Party a majority, the Kentucky Republican hopes to execute a Senate campaign plan that is divorced from the presidential race. That means candidates who can win even with the former president back on the ballot next year. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice speaks during an announcement for his campaign for the United States Senate. | Chris Jackson/AP Photo McConnell's tactic underscores the reality that, with the presidential primaries still heating up,…
