Published 1 year ago

McCarthy’s House Speaker bid faces pushback from some Republicans

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So far, no one has stepped forward to challenge McCarthy. He shouldn’t have a problem winning a simple majority of Republicans at a closed-door meeting of his members on Tuesday. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed McCarthy for speaker, as have other potential rivals and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, a Freedom Caucus leader.

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Bloomberg

McCarthy’s House Speaker bid faces pushback from some Republicans

1 year ago·United States

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npr

Rep. Kevin McCarthy has announced his bid for House speaker

Republicans are expected to pick up enough seats to gain control of the House, but it's clear they will not have the major gains they had hoped to receive.

1 year ago·Washington, United States

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NBC News

Kevin McCarthy's bid to be House Speaker appears to be in jeopardy

Members of the ultraconservative, Trump-aligned Freedom Caucus are once again causing major headaches for McCarthy as the California Republican makes another run for the top job having been derailed in 2015.

1 year ago·United States

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Political Wire

McCarthy’s Bid to Become Speaker Already in Jeopardy

NBC News: "So far, no one has stepped forward to challenge McCarthy. He shouldn't have a problem winning a simple majority of Republicans at a closed-door meeting of his members on Tuesday. Former President Donald Trump has endorsed McCarthy for speaker, as have other potential rivals and Rep. Jim J

1 year ago·New York, United States

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