GET ME REWRITE: Creepy Rick Scott of Florida campaigns to be GOP Senate leader

 

Headline:  KIRO, 5/22/2024

The Peter Principle of politics in action

Scott and McConnell have been at odds since Scott led Republicans’ Senate campaign arm in the 2022 elections and the two had differing approaches. The party came up short that year, failing to win back the majority after Democrats took control in 2021. 

Scott was openly critical of McConnell and won over a few of his colleagues who also said it was time for new leadership. Republican senators haven’t chosen a new leader since 2007, when McConnell was elected — before most current GOP senators took office. Campaigning is already taking place in private and in one-on-one meetings, as the contenders work to persuade their GOP colleagues to back them on a secret ballot. The election will take place in a closed-door conference meeting at some point after the November elections. 

Scott, a former Florida governor, is also up for reelection this year, facing a challenge from former Democratic Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell.

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