Politics
Sen. Rick Scott withholds support for Thune before GOP leadership vote
Sen. Ron Johnson circulated a letter seeking a delay in closed-door GOP leadership elections; Thune is expected to be reelected.
The short version
- Sen. Rick Scott says he is not ready to back John Thune as Senate Republican leader.[Fox News]
- Sen. Ron Johnson circulated a letter seeking a delay in closed-door leadership elections, and Budd, Kennedy and Lee also signed it.[Fox News · PBS NewsHour]
- Thune is expected to be reelected given his popularity with GOP colleagues and his unopposed bid.[Fox News · PBS NewsHour]
- Whether the delay request will succeed remains unknown as the leadership vote approaches.[Fox News · PBS NewsHour]
Key facts
- Sen. Rick Scott is not ready to support John Thune to remain the top Republican in leadership elections.[Fox News]
- John Thune plans to run for another term as GOP leader.[Fox News]
- Sen. Ron Johnson circulated a letter to the conference asking for a delay in closed-door, secret-ballot leadership elections.[PBS NewsHour]
- Sens. Ron Johnson, Ted Budd, John Kennedy, and Mike Lee signed a letter demanding a meeting before leadership elections and a delay in voting.[Fox News]
- Sens. Jim Banks and Dave McCormick called for the elections to be delayed but did not sign the letter.[Fox News]
- Thune is expected to be reelected given his popularity with GOP colleagues and his unopposed candidacy.[PBS NewsHour]
What remains uncertain
- It remains unknown whether the delay request will succeed, and Thune's expected reelection has not yet been decided by a vote.[Fox News · PBS NewsHour]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- GOP senator withholds support for Thune as leadership showdown loomsFox News
- WATCH LIVE: Senate considers bills on permitting, survivor justice as GOP mulls future leadershipPBS NewsHour - Politics · Wire: associated-press
- John Thune seeks another term as Senate Republican leader as the party reckons with election lossesABC News - Politics
- John Thune seeks another term as Senate Republican leader as the party reckons with election lossesAssociated Press
- Senate GOP rebellion fizzles as Thune keeps power despite historic midterm massacreFox News
- Thune wins reelection as Senate GOP leader after midterms lossesCBS News - US
- John Thune re-elected as US Senate Republican leader after midterm lossesAl Jazeera