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John Thune.

American politician (born 1961)

Seen in 1,097 reportsLast reported Sunday

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  • John Cornyn Operational

    Thune and Cornyn maintain a complex relationship involving both active political competition and mutual support within the GOP establishment.

    Well supportedSep 23
  • Mike Lee Operational

    The two senators engage in active political conflict, procedural challenges, and mutual opposition regarding legislative bills and leadership.

    Well supportedAug 12
  • Henry McMaster Operational

    The two political figures are actively collaborating on high-stakes political processes, including appointments, leadership succession, and Senate vacancies.

    Well supportedJul 14
  • John Fetterman Operational

    The two senators are actively engaged in political coordination, including legislative efforts and attempts to influence Fetterman's party alignment.

    Well supportedSep 16
  • Andy Beshear Operational

    Beshear consistently pressures Thune to investigate Senator McConnell's health and capacity to serve.

    Well supportedAug 15
  • Lindsey Graham Operational

    The relationship is defined by professional political collaboration, mutual support, and personal friendship within the Senate.

    Well supportedAug 12
  • Chuck Schumer Operational

    Schumer and Thune maintain a dynamic political relationship characterized by legislative negotiation, shared goals, and strategic opposition within the Senate.

    Well supportedSep 9
  • Ken Paxton Operational

    John Thune provides active political support, endorsements, and campaign resources to Ken Paxton.

    Well supportedFri 17:59
  • Senate Structural

    John Thune holds the formal role of Senate Majority Leader, leveraging his institutional position to drive legislative agendas and bills through the Senate.

    Well supportedSep 10
  • Kevin Hern Transactional

    A endorses B for the Senate seat.

    Some supportJun 17
  • Republicans Structural

    John Thune holds the formal position of Senate Majority Leader for the Republican party.

    Some supportJul 3
  • Brian Bengs Transactional

    Brian Bengs and John Thune were political rivals during the 2022 Senate election cycle.

    Well supportedSep 10
  • Jay Clayton Structural

    John Thune actively supports and influences the political confirmation and nomination process for Jay Clayton.

    Well supportedAug 3
  • Bill Pulte Operational

    John Thune has actively criticized Bill Pulte regarding his professional qualifications and appointments.

    Well supportedJun 17
  • Dan Sullivan Structural

    John Thune controls Dan Sullivan's recess schedule, establishing a structural dependency.

    Some supportJul 28
  • Todd Blanche Operational

    John Thune has actively commented on, hoped for, and facilitated Todd Blanche's nomination and confirmation process.

    Well supportedAug 9
  • Republican Party Structural

    John Thune serves as a member and leader within the Republican Party structure.

    Some supportJun 30
  • Corey Lewandowski Operational

    Corey Lewandowski is actively challenging John Thune in a potential primary election race.

    Well supportedAug 8
  • Anna Paulina Luna Operational

    The politicians engage in active political coordination, conflict, and mutual monitoring regarding legislative outcomes.

    Well supportedJul 15
  • Lee Operational

    Lee utilizes conservative political blocs and targeted pressure campaigns to influence John Thune's legislative positions.

    Well supportedJul 28
  • Blanche Operational

    John Thune actively supports Blanche through the confirmation hearing process and defers to shared colleagues.

    Some supportAug 6
  • Deb Fischer Operational

    As fellow lawmakers, the two individuals actively collaborate by introducing joint legislation.

    Some supportJul 21
  • CBS News Shared context

    Thune utilized CBS News as a platform to broadcast information regarding his legislative activities.

    Some supportAug 6
  • Scott Presler Transactional

    John Thune made a decisive, unilateral action regarding Scott Presler's access to a political dinner.

    Some supportJun 27
  • The individual operates as a member within the legislative body.

    Some supportAug 11
  • Mike Rounds Operational

    The senators actively coordinate politically by supporting legislation, pushing funding, and collaborating on key bills.

    Well supportedSep 16
  • The House of Representatives and John Thune actively interact through shared legislative agendas, procedural votes, and political advocacy.

    Well supportedFri 00:44
  • Bitcoin Operational

    The relationship involves the political influence of John Thune on the legislative process concerning Bitcoin bills, which impacts market outcomes.

    Some supportSep 15
  • A functions as a member whose actions influence the committee, which in turn influences A's political standing.

    Some supportSat 11:22
  • John Kennedy Operational

    John Kennedy actively criticizes, opposes, and disagrees with John Thune's political actions and proposed strategies.

    Well supportedAug 5
  • The relationship involves a high-level functional exchange where leadership from either entity advises on the policy viability of the other's work.

    Some supportJul 8
  • Rick Scott Operational

    The relationship involves active political interaction, including differing priorities on GOP leadership and mutual influence on Senate issues.

    Some supportAug 12

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