Chapter
Anti-Tax and Anti-Spend Manifesto
02:24 - 10:59 (08:35)
This podcast episode discusses an anti-tax and anti-spend manifesto used to recruit populist candidates, as well as the power gained by standing out and opposing government, spending, and taxes.
Clips
As the Republican minority leader in the state legislature, Kevin McCarthy was popular and outgoing, but now faces opposition from the hard right faction of his party as he tries to become Speaker of the House.
02:24 - 05:52 (03:28)
Kevin McCarthy, Republican Party
Summary
As the Republican minority leader in the state legislature, Kevin McCarthy was popular and outgoing, but now faces opposition from the hard right faction of his party as he tries to become Speaker of the House.
ChapterAnti-Tax and Anti-Spend Manifesto
EpisodeA Crisis of Kevin McCarthy’s Own Making
PodcastThe Daily
The GOP uses an anti-government, anti-spending, anti-tax message in their manifesto to recruit populist candidates and take control of the House.
05:52 - 10:59 (05:06)
GOP
Summary
The GOP uses an anti-government, anti-spending, anti-tax message in their manifesto to recruit populist candidates and take control of the House. This leads to Kevin McCarthy becoming the whip responsible for getting enough votes to pass Republican bills.