McConnell Challenged , for GOP Leadership Role , by Senator Rick Scott.<br />On November 15, Senator Rick Scott announced <br />his bid for the role of top Republican in Congress. .<br />On November 15, Senator Rick Scott announced <br />his bid for the role of top Republican in Congress. .<br />The status quo is broken and big change<br />is needed. It’s time for new leadership in <br />the Senate that unites Republicans to <br />advance a bold Conservative agenda. <br />That’s why I’m running to be <br />the Senate Republican Leader, Rick Scott, Florida Republican Senator, via Twitter .<br />McConnell has controlled the top position <br />since 2007, which makes him the longest-serving <br />GOP leader in the Senate's history.<br />Republicans are scheduled to hold <br />a leadership vote on November 16.<br />However, NBC reports that some GOP members have urged McConnell to delay the election until the results of the Georgia Senate runoff are known in December.<br />Last week's midterm elections saw the Republican <br />party fail to take control of the Senate, losing <br />a seat in Pennsylvania to Democrats.<br />Like each of you, I am deeply <br />disappointed by the results <br />of the recent election, Rick Scott, Florida Republican Senator, via NBC .<br />NBC reports that Scott and McConnell <br />have long been at odds over strategy <br />and overall vision for the Republican caucus.<br />NBC reports that Scott and McConnell <br />have long been at odds over strategy <br />and overall vision for the Republican caucus.<br />Following Scott's announcement, McConnell said <br />at a news conference that he remains confident <br />that he has enough support to retain control.<br />Following Scott's announcement, McConnell said <br />at a news conference that he remains confident <br />that he has enough support to retain control.<br />I think the outcome is pretty clear. <br />I want to repeat again: I have the votes. <br />I will be elected. The only issue<br /> is whether we do it sooner or later, Mitch McConnell, Senate Republican Leader, via NBC
