What's Next for Kevin McCarthy and the House Speaker Chaos?

A rebellion by Republican hard-liners that’s blocking Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become House speaker has been brewing for years, fueled by anger at party leadership and deep suspicions of the veteran lawmaker.

An entrenched and adamant group of 20 dissident Republicans, many of them long at odds with their leaders, this week are opposing McCarthy’s ascension to the top congressional post over a list of grievances about House rules, ire over compromises with Democrats and a lack of trust in the Californian’s claim to conservative credentials.

“Mr. McCarthy has a history that is off-putting to some people,” said Arizona Representative Andy Biggs, one of the leaders of the revolt.

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[dingus]

We’re done with the RINOS and their one party rule!

[stevegagliardo]

I don't see McCarthy winning in any way shape or form. And I don't see democrats helping him at all.

[JB-ywzw]

Life comes at you quick when youve been a little jackass to everyone

[julesl]

No one could take McCarthy seriously now...he's just a sad joke.

[fritzvolz]

McCarthy is having problems right now, because a dozen members of the freedom caucus; asked him over the summer to sit down with them, and listen to their grievances, he denied them because he expected a 240 + majority, now he is suffering the consequences, of ignoring them.

[roberthicks]

Republicans geez. Nominate someone else majority don’t want him

[nlitenurmind]

Usually, you don't have a corrupt media, DOJ, and FBI.
SELECT DONALD J. TRUMP !

[catistrolling]

The us public doesn’t want Kevin - time to go he is not for us look at his lapel

[Shag]

Democrats aren’t going to vote for McCarthy. 😂

[anovino]

Its not unusual, if you know history.

[BrandoCommando]

We the people want someone who will actually do what we the people want. We don't need people whos only goal is to line their pockets to the determent of us Americans. That's why we are in this debacle. We need change and they are demanding it! We are demanding it. We need actual representation, not someone who is out for themselves or who panders to the nonsense toxic narratives being pushed. This is much needed and welcomed by anyone who grasps the impact this will have for the betterment of Americans without K. M as the speaker of the house. Kudos. Keep it up. We need change. It starts here. Both parties need change. Let's not pretend this is a one sided issue. The problems from both sides have brought us here. Let's get our shit together and move forward and prosper as a nation again. That'd be wonderful.

[jaspajones]

This lady reporter gives that creepy vibe.

[DavidMartinez-jpsn]

When your enemy is in error, do not interfere. The Art Of War.

[D.A.OhK.]

Why'd they wait till Congress was in session? They had over a month to figure this out. We pay each Congressperson well over $1, 000 per day in session, so Republicans have now blown about $1.5M in taxpayer funded salary for this intentional dysfunction.

[williamjones]

Andy Biggs so unpopular his own family would not vote for him.

[larrymarchand]

Total Republican party Humiliation !!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[narutokun]

If he does have committed to the green lady then he should stay down . She is evil

[ahderme]

Jesus Christ called people everywhere to repent, so if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe with all your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved and inherit the kingdom of heaven and eternal life. To this, people would accept Jesus Christ in life in their hearts and told other people how good he is, how he saves, heals and frees and gives eternal life for free

[debbie]

I’m not a Republican..but I’d define “chaos” when half of a political party denounce the candidate for speaker, but 100% unite behind her, because she is inept in everything, OTHER than a competent money launderer of gazillions in US municipal, programs, or even foreign aid tax dollars back to their own coffers.

[mrmyth]

What’s next? Ha! Whatever the Democrats want. May as well left Pelosi in there.