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Ted Cruz Backs Rick Scott Against McConnell in Senate Leadership Vote

Nov 13, 2024, 02:05 PM

On November 13, 2024, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz announced his support for Senator Rick Scott in the imminent election for Senate Majority Leader, stating he will vote for Scott as he did two years prior. Cruz's endorsement is particularly notable as he chooses Scott over his fellow Texan, Senator John Cornyn. Cruz emphasized, "For 12 years, I've been unequivocal that we need to change GOP Leadership—and now we finally will." Rick Scott's support has grown to include eight public endorsements from Republican senators, including Marsha Blackburn, Mike Lee, Ron Johnson, Marco Rubio, Tommy Tuberville, Bill Hagerty, Rand Paul, and Cruz himself. Scott is challenging current Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for the leadership position, emphasizing his alignment with President-elect Donald Trump and a call for change within GOP leadership. Senator Tommy Tuberville expressed his support, citing Scott as the right choice closely aligned with Trump's mandate for change. The Senate GOP leadership vote is scheduled to take place shortly.