#Mitch McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader

#Mitch McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader

“Mitch McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader” The Mitch is back. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will remain in that post for another two years after he turned back a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), as GOP recriminations rolled on over their lackluster midterm results.    McConnell, 80, had the support of 37 senators,…

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#McConnell defeats Scott in last-minute race for Senate GOP leader

#McConnell defeats Scott in last-minute race for Senate GOP leader

McConnell defeats Scott in last-minute race for Senate GOP leader Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to elect Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as their leader over National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott (R-Fla.) who announced his desire to replace McConnell at an acrimonious conference meeting Tuesday. A majority of GOP senators voted to elect McConnell leader…

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#Mitch McConnell faces rare challenge in leadership vote

#Mitch McConnell faces rare challenge in leadership vote

“Mitch McConnell faces rare challenge in leadership vote” ​Sen. Mitch McConnell is facing a rare challenge to his Senate leadership from Sen. Rick Scott on Wednesday, as GOP congressional members exchange blame over their party’s underwhelming performance in the midterm elections. Scott, the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the organization charged with electing…

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#GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch

#GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch

GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch Senate Republicans let their fury and frustration out at one another during a lengthy closed-door meeting that revealed the bitter feelings left over from a crushingly disappointing midterm election.  An at-times nasty and personal discussion took place at the Senate GOP lunch, where Senate Minority Leader Mitch…

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#Rick Scott challenges Mitch McConnell for Senate Republican leadership

#Rick Scott challenges Mitch McConnell for Senate Republican leadership

“Rick Scott challenges Mitch McConnell for Senate Republican leadership” WASHINGTON — Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) will challenge Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for the post of minority leader when the conference holds leadership elections. Scott, 69, announced he would stand against McConnell, 80, during a closed-door lunch for Senate Republicans on Tuesday and formally announced his…

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#The Hill’s Morning Report — GOP faces leadership woes, Trump

#The Hill’s Morning Report — GOP faces leadership woes, Trump

The Hill’s Morning Report — GOP faces leadership woes, Trump Editor’s note: The Hill’s Morning Report is our daily newsletter that dives deep into Washington’s agenda. To subscribe, click here or fill out the box below. Close Thank you for signing up! Subscribe to more newsletters here The latest in politics and policy. Direct to your inbox. Sign up for the Morning Report…

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#GOP points fingers after red wave fails to materialize

#GOP points fingers after red wave fails to materialize

GOP points fingers after red wave fails to materialize Republicans are pointing fingers after a disappointing midterms that has left Democrats crowing and GOP aides and strategists blaming former President Trump for their failure to convincingly win House and Senate majorities.  The battles for both chambers were still too close to call on Wednesday evening,…

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