Across the Capitol from McConnell, McCarthy tries the opposite of his peers: rewarding his opponents

WASHINGTON — Senator Mitch McConnell and Speaker Kevin McCarthy both cemented their GOP leadership posts this year by quelling rebellions from their right. But their loudest detractors have suffered opposite fates, with McConnell’s foes losing committee seats while McCarthy’s have received prized roles. But that did not occur without hiccups, as Florida Senator Rick Scott challenged McConnell for the post following a months-long feud over midterm election tactics. McConnell easily bested Scott 37-10, but the two have continued to publicly disagree about the proper direction and strategy for the party. “And with all due respect to McConnell, McConnell is taking a different approach.
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