Mitch McConnell’s shocking announcement Wednesday afternoon that he will step aside as Senate Republican leader after the November elections has sparked a mad dash among a divided GOP conference to replace him. NY Post Political Reporter Josh Christenson shares this story. With no successor clearly apparent, McConnell announced in a floor speech he would step back and allow “the next generation of leadership” to make its mark in the upper chamber — and several had no qualms about making their ambition known soon after. “I turned 82 last week, and the end of my contributions are closer than I prefer,” McConnell said, his voice breaking at times. “I’m filled with heartfelt gratitude and humility for the opportunity.” “If you would have told me … that I would stand before you as the longest serving Senate leader in US history, frankly I would’ve thought you lost your mind,” he added. “To serve Kentucky in the Senate has been the honor of my life, to lead my Republican colleagues has been the highest privilege.” Read more at https://nypost.com/2024/02/28/us-news/gop-senators-begin-jockeying-for-mcconnells-spot-after-leader-says-hell-step-down/ #mitchmcconnell #senate #republicans #politics The New York Post is your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Subscribe to New York Post Sports: https://www.youtube.com/c/nypostsports Catch the latest news here: https://nypost.com/ Follow The New York Post on: Twitter - https://twitter.com/nypost Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NYPost