McConnell successor shrouded in uncertainty ahead of monumental Senate vote

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

86% : Thune, Cornyn, and Scott are supportive of offering Trump such deference, but Thune and Cornyn have notably expressed a desire to remain in session to first exhaust other avenues.
54% : Trump, who's not weighed in on the race but has been courted by Scott and his MAGA-world base of supporters, was set to arrive at lawmakers' doorstep Wednesday for meetings with House Republicans and then a sit-down with President Joe Biden at the White House.
40% : Senators were unsure whether Trump would also make an appearance on their side of the Capitol.
31% : His controversial push for the Senate to set aside its "advice and consent" role of confirming presidential nominees by allowing Trump to install recess appointments without congressional approval remained the extent to which he appeared willing to enter the fray.

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