Scott Dodges On Challenging McConnell For Leader

The Daily Beast reports: 

As head of the Senate’s Republican campaign committee, Sen. Rick Scott appeared on Meet The Press on Sunday to discuss the GOP’s final midterm election push, but moderator Chuck Todd took the opportunity to see if an intra-party Senate battle was in store for the senator himself.

“A couple of quick questions about your future,” Todd asked. “If Republicans gain the Senate majority do you plan to run for leader?”

“I’m not focused on anything except getting a majority Tuesday night,” Scott insisted. “Everybody wants to ask me about a bunch of things that going to happen after Tuesday night. My whole focus is on Tuesday night.” Todd said, “That’s a non-answer.”

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Sen. Rick Scott of Florida wouldn’t reject the idea on Sunday that he could be the Senate Majority Leader should Republicans win back the Senate next week. https://t.co/1Bc2tR2sai

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) November 6, 2022

WATCH: NRSC Chair @SenRickScott (R-Fla.) refuses to say if he’ll run for majority leader if Republicans gain the Senate majority on #Election Day.

Scott: “I’m not focused on anything except getting a majority Tuesday night.”@chucktodd: “That’s a non-answer.” pic.twitter.com/4kY2FOMhpR

— Meet the Press (@MeetThePress) November 6, 2022