‘Just a Bad Idea’: Mitch McConnell Throws Rick Scott Under the Bus Again

MORE BICKERING

“I think it will be a challenge for him to deal with this in his own re-election in Florida,” McConnell said.

Former Politics Reporting Fellow

Published Feb. 10 2023 2:37PM EST

Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) speaks to reporters as Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), John Thune (R-SD) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) listen at the U.S. Capitol in Washington. — Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters

President Joe Biden’s claim that some Republicans want to gut social security and Medicare—a claim that prompted Republicans to scream at him during his State of the Union address—wasn’t entirely false, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said Thursday on The Terry Meiners Show.

Asta Hemenway

Former Politics Reporting Fellow

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.

‘Just a Bad Idea’: Mitch McConnell Throws Rick Scott Under the Bus Again

“I think it will be a challenge for him to deal with this in his own re-election in Florida,” McConnell said.

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article.

Monthly Plan

$1 Trial

Yearly Plan

$35 Year One

Ad Free Plan

$100 per year

Asta Hemenway