The Speaker McCarthy Question Arises Again

Strong Republican backlash against Donald J. Trump had pundits convinced the former president was finally out as leader of the GOP, two years after he lost his own re-election. Until … Politico reported over the weekend on a backlash to the backlash. 

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) already faces Republican opposition to his bid to become Speaker of the House – and that’s assuming his party picks up the six more seats necessary for him to qualify for the job. 

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