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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem said Tuesday night that she will not be backing the effort to primary Majority Whip John Thune in his 2022 reelection
Noem, a Trump ally, said she plans to continue serving as governor of South Dakota, claiming she would not be the one to challenge the state s seantor
Her comments came after President Trump said Thune will be primaried in 2022 – suggesting another Republican will beat him in his primary election
Trump s attack came after Thune said efforts by House Republicans to reject Electoral College votes on January 6 will go down like a shot dog in the Senate
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Members of Congress from the Upper Midwest react to second round of COVID aid
The $900 billion stimulus package comes after months of stalemate in Congress, and includes direct aid to workers, businesses, farmers and more. But President Donald Trump has signaled unwillingness to sign it. Written By: Sarah Mearhoff | ×
The U.S. Capitol dome is seen at night in Washington on Dec. 17. REUTERS/Erin Scott
ST. PAUL As America has battled some of the highest coronavirus caseloads in the world and a historic economic recession, Congress broke its months-long stalemate late Monday night and approved a second round of pandemic aid.
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The decision by the Electoral College was determinative, he said.
Senate Majority Whip John Thune (R-SD) told reporters on Monday that any effort to contest the election results is not going anywhere. It s going down like a shot dog.
However, Sen.-elect Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) who will also be seated before Jan. 6, indicated last week that he would support such a challenge. Whether he will officially join with fellow Alabamian Rep. Brooks remains to be seen.
A candidate needs the vote of at least 270 electors more than half of all electors to win the presidential election.
On Dec. 14, the Electoral College voted in all 50 states and the District of Columbia to make Biden the president-elect after states awarded him 306 Electoral College votes, compared to President Trump s 232 electoral votes.