Less than a week after his ouster, the former speaker indicated he would be open to reinstatement as Republicans prepared to discuss whom to nominate to succeed him.
Tag: McCarthy, Kevin (1965- )
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Scalise, a McCarthy Rival, Seeks to Unite Republicans in Taking His Place
The second-ranking Republican, who was cut out of major decisions by the previous speaker, is pitching himself as uniquely positioned to unify the deeply divided House G.O.P.
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What We Can Do to Make the House Less Dysfunctional
We need to rethink party primaries — which give our politicians all the wrong incentives.
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After McCarthy Ouster as House Speaker, Will the Motion to Vacate Change?
Some Republicans are calling for the weapon that dethroned Kevin McCarthy to be weakened. But it is not that easy.
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House Republicans Feud Over Rules to Choose a New Speaker
A quiet fight over the rules highlights the depth of G.O.P. divisions. It could set the stage for a bruising election to choose a successor to the party’s ousted speaker.