Washington Examiner Commentary Editor Conn Carroll analyzes the surprising Senate leadership battle between Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) and newly chosen Senate majority leader Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and why checks and balances are crucial — even for the GOP. Plus, what does President-elect Donald Trump‘s presence on Capitol Hill mean for the future of the party?

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