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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