Add CPAC to Rick Scott’s bid for Senate leader

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The conservative push to elevate Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) to Senate majority leader just got a jolt of support from CPAC Chairman Matt Schlapp.

Scott is the underdog in the race pitting Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and John Thune (R-SD) for the job being vacated by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY). The election is expected this week.

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