Gaetz Prevents McCarthy From Winning On 14th Vote. Time For A 15th Vote…
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As we entered day four of the speakership race, the increasingly embarrassing and chaotic divide between Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) allies and the 20 MAGA-enthralled conservative detractors appeared more fluid than ever.
But after the first round of votes for the day — and the 12th overall — it appears McCarthy and his allies were more successful than expected in negotiating overnight with the conservative hardliners who have been holding the House hostage for four days.
McCarthy still needs to pick up a handful of votes to win the speakership, but this is his least embarrassing day thus far — though the bar is low and things could still shift.
Like we said… fluid.
As always, the tireless TPM team will keep you in the loop. Follow along here:
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As we entered day four of the speakership race, the increasingly embarrassing and chaotic divide between Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) allies and the 20 MAGA-enthralled conservative detractors appeared more fluid than ever.
But after the first round of votes for the day — and the 12th overall — it appears McCarthy and his allies were more successful than expected in negotiating overnight with the conservative hardliners who have been holding the House hostage for four days.
McCarthy still needs to pick up a handful of votes to win the speakership, but this is his least embarrassing day thus far — though the bar is low and things could still shift.
Like we said… fluid.
As always, the tireless TPM team will keep you in the loop. Follow along here: