McConnell Reelected Senate GOP Leader; Scott's Bid Rejected

McConnell Reelected Senate GOP Leader; Scott's Bid Rejected

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The video discusses Mitch McConnell's re-election as Senate Republican leader after defeating a challenge from Rick Scott. Despite GOP midterm failures, McConnell will continue to lead the Senate Republicans in the minority. The Democrats are expected to maintain or expand their majority, pending the outcome of a runoff election in Georgia.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who challenged Mitch McConnell for the Senate Republican leader position?

Senator Mitch McConnell

Senator Nathaniel Reed

Senator Mike Mansfield

Senator Rick Scott

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What position did Mitch McConnell secure after the challenge?

NRSC Chair

Senate Republican Leader

Senate Minority Leader

Senate Majority Leader

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If Mitch McConnell serves his full term, what record will he break?

Most bills passed

Oldest Senate leader

Most elections won

Longest-serving Senate leader

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the GOP in the recent midterm elections?

Remained in the minority in the Senate

Lost the majority in the House

Gained a majority in the Senate

Won all contested seats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event could potentially change the Senate's composition after the midterms?

A special election in Florida

The December 6th runoff election in Georgia

A recount in Montana

A Supreme Court decision