Alexander Set to Become Minority Whip

Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) "says he has enough votes to become Republican Senate Whip in the 110th Congress,” reports The Hill. However, Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) "is also believed to be vying for the whip’s position."

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is expected to become the next Senate Minority Leader.