GOP Leadership Race: Cruz Backs Scott, Trump Influence Looms
TL;DR
Senator Ted Cruz announced his support for Rick Scott over fellow Texan John Cornyn in the race for Senate GOP leader, continuing his opposition to Mitch McConnell's leadership. Cruz, who has long advocated for a change in GOP leadership, previously supported Scott's challenge against McConnell in 2022. The leadership vote, which could go to a runoff, is conducted by secret ballot among current and incoming senators.
- Ted Cruz announces he’s backing Rick Scott in Senate leadership vote, snubbing John Cornyn The Texas Tribune
- What Trump Can’t Do in the Race for Senate GOP Leader POLITICO
- Live updates: House, Senate Republicans set to elect leaders The Hill
- Secret Ballot for Leader Tests GOP Senators in New Trump Era The Wall Street Journal
- Trump looms over Congress as Republicans pick leaders, plan overhaul The Washington Post
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