Kevin McCarthy is ousted as House speaker in a historic vote pushed by conservatives
Kevin McCarthy is ousted as House speaker in a historic vote pushed by conservatives
Latest news and live updates on the House vote on whether to oust Kevin McCarthy. The vote was prompted by a motion by Matt Gaetz after government funding disagreements.
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What was McCarthy's plan?
He spent the last week daring Gaetz to file the motion, and once it happened, that was it? No political maneuvering or deal making? Just let the chips fall where they may?
Deep down I don't think he wanted it anymore. Trying to wrangle this shitshow of a party for 8 months has probably taken a decade off his life.
The same reason Trump couldn't keep a press speaker for more than 6 months at a time.
I mean, its not actually clear this leads to a good outcome for Gaetz yet. I suspect it doesn't.