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Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) just did what too few in his conference will: he spoke plainly. In an exclusive interview on Breitbart News Daily, Scott urged the Republican-led Senate to stay in Washington during the lame-duck window and finish the job — confirm judges, pass voter ID, fund the government and the military, and stop heading for the exits the moment the cameras blink. His message was simple: two months of power are worth more than two years of excuses.
Why Scott’s Call Matters
This isn’t grandstanding. It’s a practical warning about timing and power. Republicans control the Senate and can still confirm President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees and handle vital funding before Democrats take the majority next year. Scott said there are roughly 25 judges “in the pipeline,” a claim he made on-air; exact counts change daily, but the point stands — lifetime appointments hang on the current majority. With a short-term funding deadline looming in early December, staying in session isn’t negotiable, it’s necessary.
What Scott Wants Done
Scott listed a clear set of priorities: confirm judicial nominees, pass voter-ID legislation, fund the government and the military, move a permitting bill, and even tackle budget balancing. These are mainstream conservative objectives that would change policy now and shape the next decade. If the Senate leaves, those options vanish. If senators truly believe in conservative governance, they should act like it — not like tourists who missed the last bus home.
The GOP’s Choice: Work or Walk Away
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R‑S.D.) and the rest of the leadership face a choice: show backbone and use the lame‑duck months, or surrender the field. There are reports some in the conference want to rush home and hold internal leadership votes. Fine — but if you’re more worried about politics than priorities, explain that to voters. The people who sent Republicans to Washington didn’t expect them to put leadership elections and vacation plans ahead of judges, national security, and funding the government.
What Conservatives Should Demand
Conservative voters should make this simple demand: stay and finish the work. Urge your senators to delay internal shuffling, stay on the floor, and confirm the nominees and appropriations that only a Republican Senate can pass now. Senator Scott put the choice bluntly: “We have two months to pass stuff.” If Republicans fail to act, they will have only themselves to blame when the consequences arrive — and voters will remember who had the courage to stay and who chose the driveway.
Rick Scott’s message is not a bet; it’s a roadmap. The Senate can either walk out and cede the agenda, or it can work and deliver results. If Republicans want to keep the promise of conservative change, talking about it won’t cut it. It’s time to roll up the sleeves, stay in Washington, and get the job done.
