McConnell Challenged , for GOP Leadership Role , by Senator Rick Scott.
On November 15, Senator Rick Scott announced
his bid for the role of top Republican in Congress. .
On November 15, Senator Rick Scott announced
his bid for the role of top Republican in Congress. .
The status quo is broken and big change
is needed. It’s time for new leadership in
the Senate that unites Republicans to
advance a bold Conservative agenda.
That’s why I’m running to be
the Senate Republican Leader, Rick Scott, Florida Republican Senator, via Twitter .
McConnell has controlled the top position
since 2007, which makes him the longest-serving
GOP leader in the Senate's history.
Republicans are scheduled to hold
a leadership vote on November 16.
However, NBC reports that some GOP members have urged McConnell to delay the election until the results of the Georgia Senate runoff are known in December.
Last week's midterm elections saw the Republican
party fail to take control of the Senate, losing
a seat in Pennsylvania to Democrats.
Like each of you, I am deeply
disappointed by the results
of the recent election, Rick Scott, Florida Republican Senator, via NBC .
NBC reports that Scott and McConnell
have long been at odds over strategy
and overall vision for the Republican caucus.
NBC reports that Scott and McConnell
have long been at odds over strategy
and overall vision for the Republican caucus.
Following Scott's announcement, McConnell said
at a news conference that he remains confident
that he has enough support to retain control.
Following Scott's announcement, McConnell said
at a news conference that he remains confident
that he has enough support to retain control.
I think the outcome is pretty clear.
I want to repeat again: I have the votes.
I will be elected. The only issue
is whether we do it sooner or later, Mitch McConnell, Senate Republican Leader, via NBC