Hawley Rips McConnell, Wouldn’t Back Him For Leader

Politico reports:

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), asked on Monday if he’d support Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as majority leader if Republicans take the Senate, said he would not.

“I don’t imagine I will, no. … I’m not sure if any other senator will run or not. Nobody’s indicated they would. But my view is that we need new leadership in that position,” Hawley said.

He criticized McConnell for his comments on the strength of GOP candidates this cycle: “I did not agree with the idea that you go out there and badmouth our own candidates in the middle of an election.”

Read the full article. On Sunday, Sen. Rick Scott refused to say whether he’ll challenge McConnell for leader should the GOP take the Senate. 

Hawley, asked today if he’d support McConnell as maj. leader if GOP retakes Senate: “I don’t imagine I will, no. … I’m not sure if any other senator will run or not. Nobody’s indicated they would. But my view is that we need new leadership in that position.” #mosen https://t.co/3kI5KGildC

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