The Republican leader’s sheer willingness to endure vote after vote against him — even as he offered a slew of concessions — delivered him the top post.
Tag: McCarthy, Kevin (1965- )
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I’m One of the Last Holdouts Against Kevin McCarthy — and I Won’t Back Down
We already know what a House under his leadership looks like.
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Far-Right Critics Vex McCarthy in His Bakersfield District, Too
The Republican divisions posing problems for Representative Kevin McCarthy have been playing out not only on the House floor but also in his hometown, a red area of blue California.
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McCarthy Reaches for Deal With Right as Speaker Fight Enters Fourth Day
The G.O.P. leader hoped a proposed agreement would sway a critical mass of defectors to support him. But no votes had yet moved, and it was unclear if he could pick up enough converts.