Senator Mitch McConnell saw an opportunity in Governor Jim Justice's popularity and term limit ending in 2024, strategically recruiting him to run for Senate in West Virginia.
McConnell's plan aimed to secure a Senate majority with Justice's potential win, as it would leave Republicans one seat away from control and possibly impact Democrats' current majority.
McConnell's persistent efforts to recruit Justice were a crucial part of his strategy to ensure a Republican Senate majority for his successor, emphasizing a long-term party control legacy.
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