Sen. Rick Scott’s bid to become the next Senate Republican leader is gaining momentum with endorsements from allies of President-elect Donald Trump and far-right influencers. Scott, a former Florida governor who just won a second term in the Senate,

Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is the latest Trump-friendly voice to pledge his vote for Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP Leader. Why it matters: Scott — who has been viewed as long-shot candidate — has now racked up four public endorsements from Senate colleagues as well as a swell of support from influential MAGA voices online.