Kevin McCarthy’s struggles are a sign of rupture for the G.O.P. — and trouble for the country.
Tag: Republican Party
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Speaker Drama Raises New Fears on Debt Limit
An emboldened conservative flank and concessions made to win votes could lead to a protracted standoff on critical fiscal issues, risking economic pain.
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Many Republicans Against McCarthy Sought to Overturn 2020 Election
Some of the same Republicans who were former President Donald J. Trump’s lieutenants in seeking to overturn the 2020 election led the charge against Representative Kevin McCarthy as speaker.
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McCarthy, All Carrots and No Sticks, Grinned His Way to the Speakership
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.
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Republicans Can’t Decide Whether to Woo or Condemn Young Voters
As Democrats keep winning millennials and Gen Z, Republicans are still debating how to get them back.