#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…