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McConnell reelected Republican leader of Senate

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Sen. Mitch McConnell was reelected as Republican leader Wednesday, quashing a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, the Senate GOP campaign chief who criticized McConnell after a disappointing performance in the midterm elections that kept Senate control with Democrats.

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  1. WHAS Louisville

    McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader; Scott's bid rejected (opens WHAS Louisville)

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    WHAS Louisville's feed description

    Scott's bid came amid fallout from the midterms, when Republicans failed to take the Senate majority.

  2. Hot Air

    Scott: I'm taking on McConnell for top spot in Senate GOP (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Sen. Rick Scott is running to unseat Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as the top Republican in the Senate, he announced in a note to GOP colleagues Tuesday first obtained by Fox News Digital....

  3. Fox7 Austin

    McConnell wins Senate leadership election, overcomes Scott challenge (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott and setting himself up to become the longest-serving party leader in the history of the Senate.

  4. Idaho Capital Sun

    McConnell re-elected U.S. Senate GOP leader, fending off bid by Florida’s Rick Scott (opens Idaho Capital Sun)

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    Idaho Capital Sun's feed description

    Senate Republicans re-elected Mitch McConnell as GOP leader for the next Congress, beating Florida Sen. Rick Scott’s attempt to usurp him.

  5. Iowa Capital Dispatch

    McConnell reelected U.S. Senate GOP leader, fending off bid by Florida’s Rick Scott (opens Iowa Capital Dispatch)

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    Iowa Capital Dispatch's feed description

    Senate Republicans overwhelmingly reelected Mitch McConnell on Wednesday as their leader for the next Congress.

  6. The Daily Signal

    McConnell Retains GOP Senate Leadership, Defeating Rick Scott (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Mitch McConell will retain the GOP Senate leadership, defeating Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott in a Wednesday afternoon vote.

  7. NBC News

    McConnell re-elected Senate GOP leader, defeating a challenge from Rick Scott (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The clash represents boiling tensions inside the caucus after Republican Senate candidates under-performed in the midterm elections and failed to win control of the chamber.

  8. Breitbart News

    McConnell Wins Reelection as Senate GOP Leader (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Tuesday won reelection as Senate GOP leader with ten defectors voting for challenger Sen. Rick Scott (R-KY).

  9. Fox News

    Rick Scott and McConnell battle for GOP leader as senators stew after midterms: 'Lot of frustration' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Sens. Rick Scott and Mitch McConnell to face off in an election for Senate Republican leader Wednesday morning as the GOP looks for post-midterm direction.

  10. NPR

    McConnell wins leadership race but GOP infighting continues (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Sen. Rick Scott launched an uphill bid to be minority leader. Sen. Mitch McConnell was handily reelected but many rank-and-file senators are frustrated at party leaders following the 2022 elections.

  11. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Sen. Mitch McConnell was reelected as Republican leader Wednesday, quashing a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, the Senate GOP campaign chief criticized after a disappointing performance in the midterm elections that kept Senate control with Democrats.

  12. Washington Times

    McConnell thwarts Scott’s long-shot challenge for Senate GOP leadership (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Sen. Mitch McConnell will remain at the helm of Senate Republicans, defeating Sen. Rick Scott’s bid Wednesday to oust him as GOP leader.

  13. Los Angeles Times

    Mitch McConnell reelected as Senate GOP leader (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has been reelected as Republican leader, quashing a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida.

  14. The Week

    Rick Scott officially challenges Mitch McConnell for leadership of Senate Republicans (opens The Week)

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  15. New Hampshire Union Leader

    McConnell reelected GOP Senate leader, turning back challenge from Rick Scott (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description

    Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to retain Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as minority leader, turning back a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) after the party failed to pick up seats

  16. KVIA El Paso

    Sen. Mitch McConnell reelected as Republican leader (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Mitch McConnell reelected as Republican leader, quashing challenge from Sen. Rick Scott after GOP midterm failures. This is a developing news story. Download the KVIA news app to get alerts the moment news breaks.

  17. The Week

    Mitch McConnell defeats Rick Scott in GOP Senate leadership election (opens The Week)

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  18. The Daily Caller

    McConnell Wins Senate GOP Leadership Vote After Rick Scott Challenge (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Mitch McConnell has been reelected the Leader of the Senate Republican Conference after a last-minute challenge from his colleague Rick Scott.

  19. Washington Examiner

    Rick Scott launches Senate leadership bid against Mitch McConnell (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has launched a bid for Senate minority leader, challenging Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) for the top leadership spot.

  20. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader: 'Not going anywhere' (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    Sen. Mitch McConnell was reelected as Republican leader Wednesday, quashing a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida, the Senate GOP campaign chief criticized after a disappointing performance in the midterm elections that kept Senate control with Democrats.

  21. WMUR

    Sen. Mitch McConnell reelected as Republican leader, quashing challenge from Sen. Rick Scott (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Sen. Mitch McConnell was reelected as Republican leader Wednesday, quashing a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida.

  22. WNYT Albany

    Sen. Mitch McConnell reelected as Republican leader, quashing challenge from Sen. Rick Scott after GOP midterm failures (opens WNYT Albany)

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    WNYT Albany's feed description

    Sen. Mitch McConnell reelected as Republican leader, quashing challenge from Sen. Rick Scott after GOP midterm failures.

  23. Breitbart News

    McConnell Dismisses Scott's Challenge for GOP Leader: 'I Will Be Elected' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) dismissed Sen. Rick Scott's (R-FL) Tuesday announcement that he would challenge McConnell for GOP Senate leader.

  24. Digital Journal

    Mitch McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader; Scott’s bid rejected (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Sen. Mitch McConnell was reelected as Republican leader Wednesday, quashing a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott of Florida.

  25. Forbes

    Mitch McConnell Reelected GOP Senate Leader—Surviving Hard-Right Challenge (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Republicans in leadership positions are reeling after a poor showing in the midterms, but former President Donald Trump may be the biggest loser.

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