Two of the highest-profile Republicans in the Senate are publicly defying Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on high-stakes issues vital to the GOP's chances of retaking the majority next year.
Over the past month, Scott and McConnell have also feuded over the politics, policy and fundraising strategy for reclaiming the Senate.
Graham admitted to Axios that he did not get permission from McConnell to release the proposal. McConnell, like many GOP senators, has said the abortion question should be left to the states.New awareness of the importance of personal branding, the 24/7 cable news cycle, and internet fundraising has incentivized rogue operators — many of whom have ambitions beyond the Senate.
"Rick Scott’s plan and Graham’s announcement yesterday have sent candidates running for cover and distancing themselves from these proposals," a Senate GOP leadership aide told Axios. "Exactly the opposite of what we want right now.""This is an institutional problem. A senator is getting elected in their own states and they are not beholden to anybody," Sen. John Cornyn told Axios.
But "you can't blame" McConnell, Shelby cautioned. "We've always had individuals and individual outcomes."
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