You’ve gotta feel for National Republican Senatorial Committee Chair Rick Scott — his foot in mouth disease is only growing worse the closer we get to Election Day. Let’s recap:
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This summer, Rick Scott became the face that launched a thousand Democratic attack ads by unveiling a plan to slash Social Security and Medicare and raise taxes on tens of millions of working Americans. He even doubled down on the plan as recently as this week.
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Last week he generated headlines over his mismanagement of hundreds of millions of dollars at the NRSC.
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Two days ago, he refused to back Mitch McConnell as Republican Leader in the next Congress.
Despite McConnell’s furious attempts to paper over any disagreements, Rick Scott won’t back down. Yesterday on Fox News, Rick Scott doubled down on his refusal to back McConnell for Republican Leader in the next Congress:
“We absolutely agree with Rick Scott that he should challenge Mitch McConnell for Republican Leader,” said Drew Godinich, American Bridge spokesperson. “His management of the NRSC this cycle speaks to the quality campaign he will run for GOP leader, and his inevitable presidential bid.
Published: Sep 15, 2022 | Last Modified: Sep 20, 2022