Battle for Senate Leadership - 09/05/22
McConnell vs Rick Scott
Oh the Drama!
Rick Scott is in charge of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in charge of raising and doling out money to Senate candidates (don't ask me how he got that position).
Turtle won't back any candidate that he did not pick, and of course controls his own PAC's and operatives (why leave things to chance, eh?)
I didn't appreciate the intensity of this battle until reading these articles.
Seem Turtle is squared-off with the first real challenger to his leadership position. The importance of which is significantly escalated by the presumption Republicans take the Senate in November. But as Sundance has frequently pointed out, Turtle is quite happy to lead the minority position as he makes more money selling the minority vote. So Turtle is quite capable of blowing-up Republican chances if he doesn't get his way (take the ball and go home).
No doubt, Senators are scrutinizing this battle to see who they will ultimately support (they don't care who, just want to be on the winning side when the dust settles)
This article, though a little cryptic, says Rick Scott did raise a lot of money, but spent it all on the fund raising effort. Claims are he is developing a fund raising formula for his own Presidential run in 2024. Now some senators are pissed.
The NRSC Raised More Than $180 Million, So Where Did It Go?
The Republican Party was never at risk of getting beaten by Democrats in this election cycle. Their biggest threat has always been themselves and this story makes it pretty clear that they have accepted that challenge.
https://redstate.com/joesquire/2022...n-180-million-so-where-did-it-go-n622284
This article, Turtle has told candidates he didn't pick, they get no money. Most notable is Blake Masters (AZ), Turtle canceled $8 million in TV ads and told Peter Thiel to write the check.
McConnell Sounds Like He Wants To Abandon A Ship Rick Scott Wants To Captain
https://thefederalist.com/2022/09/0...ndon-a-ship-rick-scott-wants-to-captain/
It would appear Trump allies are playing role here to help undermine the Turtle.
In any event, some light reading for your Sunday night - "Battle of the Weasels"
Oh the Drama!
Rick Scott is in charge of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in charge of raising and doling out money to Senate candidates (don't ask me how he got that position).
Turtle won't back any candidate that he did not pick, and of course controls his own PAC's and operatives (why leave things to chance, eh?)
I didn't appreciate the intensity of this battle until reading these articles.
Seem Turtle is squared-off with the first real challenger to his leadership position. The importance of which is significantly escalated by the presumption Republicans take the Senate in November. But as Sundance has frequently pointed out, Turtle is quite happy to lead the minority position as he makes more money selling the minority vote. So Turtle is quite capable of blowing-up Republican chances if he doesn't get his way (take the ball and go home).
No doubt, Senators are scrutinizing this battle to see who they will ultimately support (they don't care who, just want to be on the winning side when the dust settles)
This article, though a little cryptic, says Rick Scott did raise a lot of money, but spent it all on the fund raising effort. Claims are he is developing a fund raising formula for his own Presidential run in 2024. Now some senators are pissed.
The NRSC Raised More Than $180 Million, So Where Did It Go?
The Republican Party was never at risk of getting beaten by Democrats in this election cycle. Their biggest threat has always been themselves and this story makes it pretty clear that they have accepted that challenge.
https://redstate.com/joesquire/2022...
This article, Turtle has told candidates he didn't pick, they get no money. Most notable is Blake Masters (AZ), Turtle canceled $8 million in TV ads and told Peter Thiel to write the check.
McConnell Sounds Like He Wants To Abandon A Ship Rick Scott Wants To Captain
https://thefederalist.com/2022/09/0...
It would appear Trump allies are playing role here to help undermine the Turtle.
In any event, some light reading for your Sunday night - "Battle of the Weasels"