Senate conservatives Rick Scott and Josh Hawley say they will not commit to supporting Sen. John Thune for re-election as Senate GOP leader, as party leadership is shaken after Republicans lose seats in the midterm election. The disagreement signals an internal leadership dispute within the Senate Republican caucus ahead of an anticipated vote.
Across outlets, the emphasis is on conditions attached to any potential support. Fox News highlights Scott’s position that he would not back Thune without a defined plan for the lame-duck period before Democrats take control. The Hill similarly focuses on Scott and Hawley declining to promise support, describing their reluctance in the context of the GOP’s post-election losses and the party’s next leadership steps.
