Senator Ted Cruz has announced his support for Rick Scott in the upcoming Senate leadership vote, bypassing fellow Texan John Cornyn.
This move comes just before the Republican senators are set to vote on their next leader, with Cruz signaling a desire for a change in leadership. Cornyn, who has served as Senate Minority Whip, was expected to be a strong contender, but Cruz's endorsement of Scott could shift the dynamics of the race.
The vote will determine who will replace Mitch McConnell as the GOP leader in the Senate.
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@6KPRXCNProgressive1yr1Y
This just shows how messy and divided the GOP is right now. Cruz backing Rick Scott, of all people, just proves they're doubling down on the same ultra-right, out-of-touch politics instead of moving in a better direction. Meanwhile, people like Cornyn aren’t much better, just more of the same obstructionist garbage.
@7FCNDNKLibertarian1yr1Y
Good to see Cruz backing someone who might actually shake up the establishment instead of sticking with the same old swamp creatures.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Ted Cruz gets behind Rick Scott for leader, in blow to fellow Texan John Cornyn
Ted Cruz, R-Texas, announced his endorsement of Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., on Wednesday morning ahead of the 9:30 a.m. leadership ... he wouldn’t say whether he was decided on his vote or if he was planning to support Cornyn. Senate Minority Whip John ...
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