- Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida compared himself to Civil War Gen. Ulysses S. Grant.
- Speaking with the AP, Scott attempted to draw a parallel to his clashes with GOP lawmakers.
- Scott recently released a controversial 11-point plan for the GOP to win the 2022 midterms.
Republican Sen. Rick Scott of Florida compared himself to the late Civil War general and former President Ulysses S. Grant during an interview with the Associated Press.
"I think of myself more like Grant taking Vicksburg, and I think as a result of that, I'm always going to be perceived as an outsider," Scott told the AP. "I'm going to keep doing what I believe in whether everybody agrees with me or not."
Despite pushback from top Republican lawmakers, including Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Scott has doubled down on his controversial 11-point plan for the GOP to win the midterms.
Scott's plan includes promises to raise taxes on the lowest earning Americans and outlaw racial disclosures on all government forms, such as the US Census Bureau. The Scott plan would also only give foreign aid to "countries that are willing to defend themselves, like Israel."
Down the line, Scott may challenge McConnell for his leadership post, according to the AP.
"Those close to Scott suggest he understands the modern Republican Party better than McConnell and his establishment allies," the outlet reports. "And as tension lingers, Scott is leaving open the possibility of challenging McConnell for Senate majority leader should Republicans retake the Senate majority this fall, although the prospects of him waging a successful effort are slim. Most who know Scott well believe he's more likely to seek the presidency in 2024."