Join SyncTopic today. Our First 10,000 members will receive an exclusive Founders Badge to display on their profile. Hurry, this opportunity won't last long.
Article Summary
- Rick Scott drops out of race for Senate GOP leadership
- Decision comes after backlash over his vote to challenge Electoral College results
- Scott faced criticism from fellow Republicans for his stance
- Senator Roy Blunt is now considered the frontrunner for the role
- The move signals division within the Republican party Tone: Neutral
Article Summary Powered By SYNCTOPIC AI
Scott Knocked Out Of GOP Leadership Race
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), one of President-elect Trumps closest allies in the Senate, has been knocked out of the race to elect the next Senate majority leader after the first round of voting, according to two sources familiar with the early results. Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) won the first round of secret balloting,...
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4988485-rick-s...
thehill.com
Open
🡇 ADVERTISEMENT 🡇
Comments
Leave a comment...
Leave the first comment
Get the conversation started and share what you think about this story. Check below for more articles related to 'Whip'.
Related Articles
Two People Injured During Shooting In Union City
Investigators have yet to announce any arrests in the shooting, which happened shortly before 2 a.m. Saturday in a parking lot off Whipple Road.
https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/11/16/two-people-...
'The Country Asked For Measles?' GOP House Whip Struggles To Defend Trump Nominee
House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN) faced tough questions Friday on CNN about sick kids in his state that left him struggling to defend President-elect Donald Trump. CNN anchor Jake Tapper asked Emmer about Trump's selection of vaccine-denier Rober...
https://www.rawstory.com/tom-emmer-trump-2669891784/
FOX45: Steve Hershey, Justin Ready Reelected As GOP Senate Leaders In Maryland
Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey and Senate Minority Whip Justin Ready will continue to serve as Republican leaders in the Maryland General Assembly.
https://www.baltimoresun.com/2024/11/15/steve-hers...
Thune Says Trump's Border Plan Is 1st Up In Rigorous Priority List For New Congress: 'Real Work Begins'
Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., previewed his plan for the next Congress after being selected to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/thune-says-trumps-border-plan-first-up-rigorous...
The Whip-Poor-Will Has Been An Omen Of Death For Centuries
What happened to this iconic bird of American horror?The post The Whip-Poor-Will Has Been an Omen of Death for Centuries appeared first on JSTOR Daily.
https://daily.jstor.org/the-whip-poor-will-has-bee...
Democrats Hope Thune Can Be Paul Ryan 2.0 With Trump Sway Looming
Democrats are searching for whatever silver lining may present itself fresh off the GOP securing a clean sweep of Congress and the White House. One has materialized with Republicans’ selection of Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) as the next majority leader. The pragmatic conservative is someone who Democrats say can keep bipartisanship alive in […]
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3229542/democrats-thune-paul-ryan...
🡇 ADVERTISEMENT 🡇
House Republicans Unanimously Back Speaker Mike Johnson After Trump Endorsement: With Him All The Way
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) are also expected to remain in their roles in the new year.
https://nypost.com/2024/11/13/us-news/house-republ...
Senate Republicans Elect John Thune To Lead After 17-year McConnell Run
Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-republican-lea...
Senate Republicans Elect John Thune To Lead, After 17-year McConnell Run
Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-republican-lea...
John Thune Elected Senate Majority Leader
Senate Minority Whip John Thune was elected as GOP leader, capping a nine-month race to succeed Mitch McConnell, Punchbowl News reports. Thune edged out Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott, […]
https://politicalwire.com/2024/11/13/john-thune-el...
Barrasso Becomes Senate Majority Whip
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) was elected to the number two position in the Senate Republican Conference on Wednesday as his colleagues selected him to be the new Senate majority whip. The 72-year-old physician ran unopposed for the position after serving for six years as the chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, according to The Hill. ...
https://www.dailywire.com/news/barrasso-becomes-se...
🡇 ADVERTISEMENT 🡇
Senate Majority Leader: 9 Things To Know About The Candidates
The candidates are Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.).
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/senate-majority-l...
Senate Republicans To Elect New Leader As Trump Looms Over Contest
Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/senate-republican-lea...
Palau President Hits Out At China As Re-election Confirmed
Pro-US President Surangel Whipps Jr, whose nation recognises Taiwan, joins complaints over Beijing's maritime claims.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/11/13/palau-pr...
Senate GOP Elects John Barrasso As Majority Whip
He faced no challenge for the spot and won by acclamation.
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/senate-gop...
Republicans Nominate Mike Johnson For House Speaker
The House GOP conference also re-elected Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., and Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn. Both were running unopposed.
https://justthenews.com/government/congress/hold-h...
🡇 ADVERTISEMENT 🡇
House Republicans Say Theyre Ready To Deliver On Trumps Agenda
House GOP leadership says they are ready to work for the American people and implement Donald Trump’s agenda as they prepare to meet with the President-elect. On Tuesday, House Speaker Mike Johnson addressed the media on Capitol Hill, along with Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.). While the GOP has […]
https://www.ntd.com/house-republicans-say-theyre-r...
Schumer Deputy Rejects Talk Of Pushing Sotomayor To Retire: Idle Speculation
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) dismissed talk of replacing Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor as unrealistic amid calls on the Left for her to step down. I think that is idle speculation, and whoever makes those calls cant count, Durbin told reporters on Tuesday, pointing to the short window the Senate has to wrap […]
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/3227880/durbin-rejects-talk-sotom...
Thune Looks To Dodge Trump Bombshell In GOP Leadership Race
Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) is facing a barrage of opposition from Trump allies ranging from Tucker Carlson to Sean Hannity that could upend the race to replace retiring Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.). Senate insiders say Thune is under pressure to win a three-way race with Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Sen....
https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4987085-senate...
Sen. Mike Lee: 'We Need A Bold Senate GOP Leader'
Republicans need a "bold Senate GOP leader," Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) said on Tuesday as three Republican senators -- Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), Senate Republican Whip John Thune (R-SD), and Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) -- vie for the position of Senate Majority Leader.The post Sen. Mi...
https://www.breitbart.com/radio/2024/11/12/sen-mik...