Chaotic debates over fiscal policy are part of what you get when a democracy becomes a gerontocracy.
Tag: McCarthy, Kevin (1965- )
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Behind Kevin McCarthy’s Extraordinary Downfall as House Speaker
The glib Californian made many promises and paid a price when he was unable to fulfill them. But his demise also reflected the challenge of wielding a Republican majority that refuses to be governed.
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Can Anyone Lead House Republicans Out of the Darkness?
Mr. Gaetz and his fellow disrupters have done what no other rebel band has managed before.
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Kevin McCarthy Is Out as Speaker of the House. What Happens Next?
McCarthy’s unprecedented removal hurls the House into a state of havoc, as Republicans scramble to determine their next steps.
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Matt Gaetz Is Polarizing, in Both Congress and His Florida District
In an overwhelmingly Republican district, Mr. Gaetz is admired for shaking up the House, but he also has plenty of critics.