GOP Sen. Rick Scott announces plan to unseat Mitch Mcconnell
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Amidst lackluster results for the GOP in the 2022 midterm elections, Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) announced aims to unseat Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell at a Republican closed-door lunch. Left-leaning articles highlight that members of the GOP criticized McConnell for having “no backbone.” Right-leaning articles also report on the intraparty feud and Scott’s goals to address the party’s shortcomings.
AP News published a centrist article highlighting Scott’s desire to unseat McConnell as this year’s elections approach. Scott outlined his 11-point plan to help dictate the direction of the Republican party and “improve our chances in 2024,” while McConnell refused to reveal an agenda of his own. AP News reported that McConnell is set to become the longest serving Senate leader in history if he wins another leadership term.
A left-leaning article by POLITICO highlighted the ongoing feud between Scott and McConnell, and the GOP meeting discussing the party’s poor performance in the midterms. Criticism for McConnell claims that the party repeatedly gives in to Democrat priorities and compromises more than it should. In Scott’s bid for McConnell’s seat, he stated that the GOP should be bolder and more resolute and that members should not vote for him if they wish “to stick with the status quo.” Despite the dissent, McConnell is confident Scott will not gain enough support to topple his leadership.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlighted Scott’s intention to unseat Mitch McConnell as the top Republican in the Senate. Following the closed-door GOP lunch, members of the conference were observed expressing their disapproval with this year’s midterm election results. Scott reflected the dissatisfied sentiment with his bid to unseat McConnell and to inspire changes in how the party’s conduct. He specifically announced his plans to redirect government resources in the military and in spending.
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Rick Scott announces plan to unseat Mitch McConnell as the top Republican in the Senate
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