The fight for Senate GOP leadership is heating up, and it’s becoming clear who the grassroots favorite is: Rick Scott. The Florida senator has the backing of a growing number of conservative heavyweights, including RFK Jr., Elon Musk, Dan Bongino, and a whole chorus of influential voices who see him as the true America First candidate. But despite the groundswell of support from outside the Beltway, the establishment senators are lining up behind two familiar names: John Thune (R-SD) and John Cornyn (R-TX).
An internal memo allegedly leaked from a Senate source paints a stark picture of where the loyalties lie among Republican senators. According to the whip count, only 11 senators are backing Rick Scott, while a whopping 42 are throwing their support behind Thune or Cornyn—two stalwarts of the old GOP guard who have a history of opposing key elements of Trump’s agenda.
Benny Johnson leaked the whip count list on X (formerly Twitter), giving voters a rare glimpse behind the curtain at how their elected representatives are leaning. And let’s just say, the results are raising some eyebrows. Here’s how it breaks down:
– Cornyn: 18 senators backing him
– Thune: 24 senators backing him
– Scott: Just 11 senators backing him
Even some of the most recognizable conservative names like Ted Cruz and Josh Hawley are backing Thune and Cornyn over Scott. This revelation has left many grassroots Republicans scratching their heads, especially since Rick Scott has been a vocal proponent of the MAGA agenda and a fierce ally of President Trump.
So why are senators flocking to Thune and Cornyn? The answer seems simple: they represent the establishment. Both Thune and Cornyn have consistently sided with the D.C. swamp on key issues, often voting against Trump’s agenda and embracing positions that clash with the America First movement. Whether it’s pushing for sweeping gun control measures or prioritizing corporate interests over working-class Americans, these two have a track record that doesn’t sit well with the conservative base.
The leaked memo is a stark reminder of the disconnect between the Republican establishment and the voters they claim to represent. While Rick Scott is seen as a fighter for conservative principles and a champion of Trump’s policies, Thune and Cornyn have repeatedly worked against the very changes the MAGA movement stands for.
But this fight isn’t over. Grassroots Republicans aren’t taking this lying down, and they’re making their voices heard. If your senator isn’t one of the 11 backing Rick Scott, you have the power to take action. Call them and demand that your senator supports Rick Scott for GOP Senate leader. The party’s future is at stake, and now is the time to push for a leader who represents the people—not the D.C. elite.
It’s no secret that the establishment is circling the wagons to protect the status quo. But as the support for Rick Scott grows, it’s becoming clear that the grassroots movement isn’t going to sit quietly while the same old players call the shots. This leadership vote is shaping up to be a defining moment for the GOP—will they choose the path of the past, or step boldly into the future with a leader who stands with the people?
Here is a full list of who voted for who in the Senate:
Cornyn (18)
Scott (11)
Thune (24)
Banks – Thune
Barrasso – Thune
Blackburn – Thune
Boozman – Cornyn
Britt – Cornyn
Budd – Cornyn
Capito – Cornyn
Cassidy – Thune
Collins – Thune
Cornyn – Cornyn
Cotton – Thune
Cramer – Thune
Crapo – Cornyn
Cruz – Thune
Curtis – Thune
Daines – Thune
Ernst – Cornyn
Fischer – Cornyn
Graham – Cornyn
Grassley – Cornyn
Hagerty – Scott
Hawley – Cornyn
Hoeven – Thune
Hyde-Smith – Cornyn
Johnson – Scott
Justice – Thune
Kennedy – Cornyn
Lankford – Cornyn
Lee – Scott
Lummis – Thune
Marshall – Scott
McConnell – Thune
McCormick – Cornyn
Moran – Cornyn
Moreno – Scott
Mullin – Thune
Murkowski – Thune
Paul – Scott
Ricketts – Cornyn
Risch – Cornyn
Rounds – Thune
Rubio – Scott
Schmitt – Scott
Scott (FL) – Scott
Scott (SC) – Thune
Sheehy – Thune
Sullivan – Thune
Tillis – Thune
Thune – Cornyn
Tuberville – Scott
Vance – Scott
Wicker – Thune
Young – Thune
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