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Rick Scott cries political retribution after senator loses spot on Commerce

By Samantha-Jo Roth
Published February 1, 2023 11:52pm ET
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Rick Scott cries political retribution after senator loses spot on Commerce
Republican Senate candidate Rick Scott smiles as he speaks to supporters at an election watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Naples, Fla. | (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Sens. Rick Scott (R-FL) and Mike Lee (R-UT) are no longer members of the powerful Senate Commerce Committee, a decision some conservatives say is retribution for last year’s leadership challenge to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).

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