Graham Hesitates on Thune Leadership | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Senator Darline Graham, newly elected to the Senate after replacing her late brother, is taking a cautious stance on Majority Leader John Thune—neither fully backing nor calling for his removal. Just three weeks into her role, she admits she’s too new to judge his leadership, praising his work ethic while avoiding definitive commitments. Though aligning with conservative GOP members, she recently urged Thune to keep the Senate in session to push key legislation like the SAVE America Act, questioning why lawmakers should take a month off. Her measured approach reflects growing internal…