Ernst irritated by Cotton’s attempt to leapfrog her in leadership, as politically charged GOP races for top spots begin
Title: Republican Senators Compete for Open Leadership Positions in the Senate: Joni Ernst Expresses Disappointment Over Tom Cotton’s Announcement Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa expressed her disappointment over Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas’ failure to consult with her and other potential contenders before announcing his intentions to run for the third-ranking position in the Republican…