Florida Sen. Rick Scott challenges Mitch McConnell for Senate GOP leader

Washington — Florida Sen. Rick Scott is challenging Minority Leader Mitch McConnell for the role of Senate Republican leader, he announced Monday, bringing a simmering feud between the two spilling out into the open.

Scott, the current chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), confirmed his bid for GOP leader on Twitter, writing that believes change in the leadership ranks is needed.

"The status quo is broken and big change is needed. It's time for new leadership in the Senate that unites Republicans to advance a bold conservative agenda," Scott tweeted. "That's why I'm running to be the Senate Republican Leader."