Sen. Rick Scott's Bid for Senate GOP Leader
Sen. Rick Scott criticized Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for not having a plan to retake the Senate majority in 2022. Scott announced his bid to replace McConnell as Senate Republican leader, blaming McConnell for the party's failure to regain the majority. He also accused McConnell of retaliating against him by removing him from the Commerce Committee and hindering his fundraising efforts in Florida. Scott emphasized his desire for change and highlighted his ties to former President Donald Trump in the leadership race. Many conservatives have praised Scott's bid for Senate GOP leader.