A revolt in Congress. Insurgent candidacies in swing states. A likely nominee on trial. This week showed how the party has turned more insular, antagonistic and repellent to general-election voters.
Tag: McCarthy, Kevin (1965- )
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If Moderate Republicans Were Brave, They Could Save the House
By cooperating with Democrats, they could elect one of their own as speaker.
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Scalise and Jordan Seek House Speaker Backing as Trump Hangs Over Race
The two lawmakers sought support from members of their fractured party as the former president threatened to get involved in a potentially fierce struggle over who will lead the House.
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Biden Watches House Republicans’ Dysfunction From a Distance
President Biden has chosen not to weigh in forcefully on the Republican meltdown in the House, instead trying to contrast his own achievements with the chaos of his rivals.
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In Kevin McCarthy’s Hometown, Reflections on His Sudden Fall
Bakersfield, Calif., became more diverse and culturally expansive while the former House speaker was increasingly caught up in Washington’s barbed politics.