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Inside Rick Scott’s quest to be the Senate’s Florida man
Inside Rick Scott’s quest to be the Senate’s Florida man
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Length:
36 minutes
Released:
May 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) joins host and Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza to
discuss his entry into the Senate GOP leadership race to succeed Mitch
McConnell. They discuss why Sen. Scott is running, what Donald Trump
told him about his decision, his relationship with key Republicans such
as McConnell and Susie Wiles, his policy agenda on foreign aid,
abortion, entitlements, and Israel if he’s elected leader, Trump’s
running mate choices, and the importance of having a purpose in life.
Ryan Lizza is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.
Rick Scott is the junior U.S. senator from Florida.
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.
Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio.
discuss his entry into the Senate GOP leadership race to succeed Mitch
McConnell. They discuss why Sen. Scott is running, what Donald Trump
told him about his decision, his relationship with key Republicans such
as McConnell and Susie Wiles, his policy agenda on foreign aid,
abortion, entitlements, and Israel if he’s elected leader, Trump’s
running mate choices, and the importance of having a purpose in life.
Ryan Lizza is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO.
Rick Scott is the junior U.S. senator from Florida.
Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.
Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio.
Released:
May 24, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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