Republicans are selecting their nextSenatemajority leader on Wednesday, to take power from the increasingly decrepitMitch McConnellof Kentucky.
The election will offer an early glimpse into official Washingtons view of Trumps return to power.
ThuneendorsedTim Scott during the GOP presidential primaries.
Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott.Alex Wong/Getty Images; Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc/Getty Images; Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images
Previously, Cornyn served as the attorney general in Texas and also as a Texas Supreme Court judge.
(He later came around and endorsed Trump.
In legal proceedings, Scott infamously invoked his Fifth Amendment rights75 times.
Scott is more ideological than Thune or Cornyn.
Scott previously challenged McConnell for the leader post in 2022 and lost badly, winning just10 votes.
ScottendorsedTrump over current Florida Governor Ron DeSantis last November.
How Are They Jockeying?
Scott has emerged as the MAGA favorite touted by the likes ofElon Musk,Tucker Carlson, andCharlie Kirk.
Scott has also endorsed Trumps plans for recess appointments, retweeting Trumps demands and adding: 100% agree.
I will do whatever it takes to get your nominations through as quickly as possible.
Whats The Process?
The voting will feature a runoff to ensure the victor emerges with a majority.
