Scott, Hawley decline to commit to backing Thune for leader
Summary
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida and Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri declined to say whether they would vote to re-elect Sen. John Thune of South Dakota as Senate GOP leader. Their comments came after Republicans lost at least seven seats in the midterm election.Key Facts
- Scott chairs the Senate Steering Committee.
- Scott and Hawley are prominent Senate conservatives.
- Both declined to commit to supporting Thune for another term as Senate GOP leader.
- Thune represents South Dakota.
- Republicans lost at least seven seats in the midterm election.
- Scott signed a letter asking to postpone a Senate meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
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