McCarthy has picked up some support from right-wing hardliners who have blocked his bid to be speaker, but the concessions he has offered could have disastrous consequences
In the 12th round of voting in four days, several Republicans who had opposed Kevin McCarthy voted for him – but not enough They say a week is a long time in politics but the past five days have been like
Should McCarthy achieve his goal it seems only a matter of time before Congress is held to ransom again.when McCarthy lost the first round of votesInstead, the debacle has rendered the lower chamber essentially useless, as it cannot even swear in its new members without a speaker. The latest vote happened to coincide with the second anniversary of the 6 January insurrection, adding to the ominous feeling in Congress.
Paul Ryan, a former speaker himself, was right when he likened it to a “weapon pointed at all the time”. McCarthy is also said to be giving MAGA members senior positions on the powerful Rules Committee, which decides which bills the House debates.
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