Trump Allies Want Rick Scott to Lead Senate, House Race Still Undecided

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Nov 11, 2024

Above: United States Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) speaks during a roundtable discussion with Latino community leaders at Trump National Doral Miami resort in Miami, Florida, on Oct. 22, 2024. Image copyright: Chandan Khanna/Contributor/AFP via Getty Imagesstory last updated Nov 12

The Facts

As Republicans are poised to regain control of the US Senate, currently with 53 seats compared to the Democrats' 46, GOP senators will conduct a secret vote Wednesday to choose who will replace Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the Senate GOP leader.
Among those vying for the position, which would make them Senate majority leader once the GOP is in power, are John Cornyn (R-Texas), John Thune (R-SD), and Rick Scott (R-Fla.), though Pres.-elect Donald Trump hasn't endorsed anyone yet.

The Spin

Narrative A

The American people voted for the Trump agenda and deserve a Senate leader willing to legislate in that manner. While establishment Republicans like McConnell seek to undermine the administration before it even begins, the majority of Senators have a responsibility to ignore such schemes and vote for an America First leader like Rick Scott.

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Narrative B

The Senate leader race should be conducted without the influence of outside actors, including Pres.-elect Trump. There are other qualified candidates besides Scott, all of whom deserve a fair shot at the position. Cornyn, for instance, has helped raise millions to secure this GOP majority and publicly endorsed Trump's cabinet. His America First record is also a winning strategy.