But the speaker’s post has proved a formidable challenge to Republicans in recent years, with John Boehner resigning from the post in 2015 after clashing with insurgent conservatives. Boehner’s successor, Paul Ryan, a frequent target for conservatives, decided not to seek reelection in 2018 as then-President Trump shifted the party’s focus from Ryan’s financial priorities […]
Republican Representative Trent Kelly told reporters after the vote on Wednesday after rejecting McCarthy, “You have 20 people demanding that the 201 surrender unconditionally to them. Well, I’m not going to surrender.” The inability to agree on a leader also raises questions about whether Republicans will force a government shutdown or risk default in a […]
alternative? McCarthy said late on Wednesday that he was making progress, but it was unclear whether he would win over the holdout or the party would have to look for an alternative when the chamber resumes at noon (1700 GMT) on Thursday. . The possibilities include number two House Republican Steve Scalise and Representative Jim […]
