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For the first time in decades, the seat for Republican party leader is up for the taking. Republicans John Thune (R-S.D.), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Rick Scott (R-FL) have all put their hats in the ring. The fight between tradition and embracing a new era for the republican party will center this contentious election.

In fact, they said, no matter who is elected as the next leader, they cannot decentralize power and democratize the GOP conference on their own.

Republican strategist Ron Bonjean, former top spokesperson to former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott and former chief of staff of the Senate Republican Conference, said that “Senator Tillis is acting as a proxy for McConnell” who isn’t publicly discussing changes to the conference but is passionately arguing against certain reforms in closed-door meetings.

Learn more on this perspective from ROKK Partner Ron Bonjean as he speaks to the game plan of one of McConnell’s allies with FOX News.

Former President Trump’s historically influential endorsement could prove unconvincing in the Republican Senate leader race — if he chooses to offer one at all. 

Senate Republicans, including those who will be newly elected, will gather in Washington, D.C., shortly after the election in mid-November to hold a secret ballot to determine the next GOP leader. 

The next leader will succeed Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history

Trump could choose to weigh in, but he could run the risk agitating Republicans in the Senate “would not appreciate being told who to support from anyone outside the chamber,” said Republican strategist Ron Bonjean, a former top spokesperson to former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott and former chief of staff of the Senate Republican Conference. 

Any such endorsement could also prove moot if Trump doesn’t win the presidential election, which will be held roughly a week prior to the leadership vote. 

“We may not know the outcome of the November election for who controls the White House until after the race is over,” Bonjean pointed out. 

Read the full article including ROKK Solutions Partner Ron Bonjean’s analysis with FOX News. 

Former union leader Dan Osborn’s independent run for U.S. Senate in deeply Republican Nebraska has shown unexpected strength and if he pulls off an upset victory could make the Navy veteran a Washington wild card next year. 

A series of recent polls has shown Osborn within striking distance of incumbent Republican Senator Deb Fischer, a surprise in a state where Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leads Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris by 18 percentage points and that last elected a Democrat to the Senate in 2006.

ROKK Senior Vice President John LaBombard shared his thoughts on the matter with Reuters

Republican strategist Ron Bonjean and Democratic strategist Maria Cardona share their reactions to the Trump-Harris debate with NPR’s Michel Martin. Listen to the full conversation on NPR.

The last time the nation held a debate amidst a contentious presidential election, a candidate with eight decades of life under his belt faced the challenge of proving he was up for the job of running the country. 

He failed.

Two and a half months later, the cast of characters has shifted and another candidate heading toward the octogenarian club confronts his own test to demonstrate that he has not diminished with age. Whether he passes that test may influence who will be the next occupant of the Oval Office.

Trump may have his work cut out for him tonight. ROKK Co-Founder and Partner Ron Bonjean gave The New York Times his POV on ways Trump can make the most of the debate stage tonight.

Republicans are sounding the alarm! 

A quick look at the polls reveals that former President Trump’s support amongst women is deteriorating. His latest efforts to stop the waning support don’t appear to be working, either.

While Republicans are no stranger to a narrow female voter base, what once was a gap is now a “chasm” between male and female voters.

Though there may be no easy fix on the road ahead, ROKK Co-Founder and Partner Ron Bonjean provided The Hill with some high-impact advice for the Trump campaign as they head into November.

House Republicans are unconcerned with Vice President Kamala Harris’s recent surge in nationwide polling, brushing it off as an artificial boost stemming from the recent change at the top of the ticket and leftover enthusiasm from the Democratic National Convention last week. 

ROKK Co-Founder and Partner Ron Bonjean shared his insights with Washington Examiner on the newfound energy Democrats have in their candidate switch to Harris.

Questions mount around the likelihood of a September Trump v. Harris debate— from the chance of it happening at all to a clash over logistics like muting microphones… 

Harris’s campaign began pushing for live mics throughout the broadcast, a shift from the rules previously agreed upon when President Biden was at the top of the ticket.

ROKK Senior Vice President John LaBombard gave his thoughts on the matter in The Hill.

Democrats are leery about the prospect of Vice President Harris putting out anything close to a fleshed-out agenda— preferring questioning eyes to remain on the former president — not the current VP.

Here’s the Democrats’ work around: Continuing Harris’s atmospheric campaign — albeit one with limited policy substance — as a referendum on former President Trump. 

Speaking with The Hill, ROKK Co-Founder and GOP strategist Ron Bonjean weighs in on this strategy and how it foils Trump’s very own.

Distraction or advantage? 

With eyes on Harris and her presidential bid, the public cannot seem to look away from Doug Emhoff’s cheesy dad jokes and wife superfandom. More curious about Emhoff than ever, a viral photo of 20-year-old Doug smiling slyly has overtaken the internet and so has the 2021 video of him blowing kisses to Harris. 

The question remains, has Doug’s buzz worthiness furthered Kamala’s newfound momentum? 

ROKK Co-Founder and Partner Rodell Mollineau took the TIME to reveal his thoughts on Harris’ husband, and gave a comparison to Trump’s spouse, Melania Trump.