Republicans Divided As They Take Narrow Control Of House

Republicans narrowly won control of the House in this year’s midterm elections, while Democrats held on to control of the Senate. House minority leader Kevin McCarthy has been nominated as the new speaker of the House but many Republican lawmakers are expressing reservations over his leadership. NBC News presidential historian Michael Beschloss and TIME Magazine National political correspondent Molly Ball, author of “Pelosi,” joined American Voices to discuss changes in congress following midterms. 

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[bcfortenberry]

The crazies are about to pass McCarthy around like the collection plate.

[rochellestarr]

Why are they talking as if McCarthy isnt Maga?Hes as Maga as they come.

[joeb]

Governing out of spite, how far this country has fallen. So ashamed.

[sambasivaraonimmagadda]

It's sad. Pence, when country is on fire, he didn't speak, but wrote a book. That is his patriotism.

[blehkelekwet]

When it comes to harming Americans, the Republican Party is always united.

[rn]

That party is more broken than the glass I dropped yesterday.

[dittzx]

Remembering that this whole mess is because one narcissist couldn't accept that he lost and a bunch of cynical politicians realized they could use his psychopathy for their own cynical purposes.

[LogicAndReason]

Hard for the MAGGAts to pick between Beavis or Butthead to put in charge.

[TooBadThatDidntKillMe]

McCarthy is going to be the MAGA caucus's Bottom Boy and call Space Laser Greene "Mistress Mommy". 😼

[Sendu]

Well at least Kevin McCarthy has a lot of experience at bending the knee, although this time he might have to spend some time down on all fours.

[mellow]

Pelosi is so smart/generous to stick around. We are SO fortunate to have her.

[matthewbrown]

Kevin McCarthy must of *_"Wished upon the Monkey's Paw"_* since he's sold what's left of his soul just to be speaker.

[screen]

Dear Republicans - if you’re going to fight tooth and nail for something, how about something not morally bankrupt and criminal. Regards.

[ariaafshar]

Let them fight. We must focus on winning Georgia on Dec.6. Donate, write letters, and call friends to make sure that happens.

[garmanwold]

Republicans or Russians ❓ Let's investigate ‼️

[mpressme]

I am from Bakersfield, California and I regret the day I voted for McCarthy...Never again, he is a big whiner. Stand up and be the man you used to be! Stop! with the past crap!

[peggycancel]

Pelosi as HEAD COACH sounds like a WIN all around!! Grateful for her devotion!!

[kamaboko]

Let McCarthy deal with the Repub/Facist extremists. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy.

[sandraullmann]

I was amazed when I heard the party speak to to feel the venomous comments and hatred, towards the other side. It appears there is no longer any middle ground which is saddening and horrifying at the same time.

[TheGreenVeterans]

The republicans want the power to blame not the responsibility to lead. Torches and pitchforks in kakis and ties.