Kevin McCarthy’s Path To Speaker Is In Peril

Republican House Leader Kevin McCarthy’s speakership bid is in peril. A group of his own party are joining together to keep him from taking the gavel, and it’s tearing the GOP apart. MSNBC’s Michael Steele spoke with Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu about this Republican disarray.


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[brendahhstiles]

I can't think of a word disdainful enough to describe Kevin McCarthy.

[paulcheadle]

All of them should be arrested for their parts in the insurrection anyway. They should / would be gone if there was anything like propper justice in America. All these clowns would be either incarcerated or disgraced and booted out in Australia. C'mon do the right thing and remove them all for their traitorous actions.

[MrCrackermann]

Shouldn’t McCarthy be investigated for aiding and comforting insurrection ? if not contributing to this illegal act, wouldn’t that disqualify him, it would be prudent to do this, for the sake of the party and the safety of all Americans?

[shirleyandrews]

Kevin stands for MONEY, POWER & CONTROL. NOT THE PEOPLE😡

[JamesDavis-shgh]

If McCarthy loses it will be like flowers blooming, green grass growing and sunshine above white clouds.

[vertigo]

The first thing the DOJ should do if there are charges for the 1/6 insurrection is strip every politician involved of their right to hold any office in the US Congress immediately. McCarthy should be no where near a gavel.

[brahmburgers]

Congressman Lieu is a clear and sage thinker, and is stellar at his job. It's soooo good to know there are folks like him representing constituents. Also: any side of the fence that Gaetz is on, is a bad side -still it's good to see the Repubs ripping themselves asunder.

[Seattle]

McCarthy is a follower, not a leader.

[dianaramirez]

They should nominate Liz Cheney for House Speaker. She is a better person to restore the party's tradition.

[maxxbaer]

I don’t know what McCarthy stands for, but he kneels for Donald Trump.

[brianwest]

It's been absolutely disgusting to watch McCarthy focused only on becoming speaker rather than simply doing a good job for his party and the country.

[maruka]

I'm for whatever outcome damages the Republican Party the most.

[RebeccaTreeseed]

McCarthy needs to lose. His brief truth telling emphasizes that he knows the truth and pretends otherwise.

[mikekelley]

Let the GOP tear itself apart, it'll make the 2024 democratic victory even easier and sweeter.

[mycat]

McCarthy needs to held accountable and another choice for speaker is in order.

[anamerican]

We’re Very fortunate to have Congressman Ted Lieu fighting for Our Democracy and the Freedoms of Our Great Nation —Bravo and may we continue to be so fortunate to have you in Our Government for many more years🙏🏻👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇦🌻🔔

[kathrinekerns]

Any red blooded American should be 😠 angry about the mishandling of classified documents. And that the DOJ is dragging their feet is also concerning. No one is above the law.

[natalieharless]

Lieu, sir, HE doesn't know what he stands for! You're a rock. Enjoy listening when you're on air.😊👍

[maryhjort]

I really hope the 5 hold fast against Kevin and that this encourages others to also vote him down.

[richardojeda]

Ted Leiu I hope to see him as the speaker one day!