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The Lessons Kevin McCarthy Learned on the Path to House Speaker
10:59 - 16:27 (05:27)
Kevin McCarthy's journey to becoming House Speaker was fraught with challenges, including a difficult task of winning over the loyalty of hard-right Republicans. One of his early lessons was the power held by the right-flank of his own party, and this was exemplified by a move to withdraw endorsement after a video was released that could have cost Presidential candidate Trump the election.
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A story is told about a politician who initially ensured a bill would pass, but at the end voted against it to maintain opposition credibility.
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A story is told about a politician who initially ensured a bill would pass, but at the end voted against it to maintain opposition credibility. The politician's deputies also voted against the bill, despite their official position supporting it, creating political difficulties for the party leader.
ChapterThe Lessons Kevin McCarthy Learned on the Path to House Speaker
EpisodeA Crisis of Kevin McCarthy’s Own Making
PodcastThe Daily
Despite undermining his boss, ex-president Trump, during the Access Hollywood scandal, Kevin McCarthy struggles to win over the loyalty of hard-right Republicans, who do not support him for Speaker.
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Summary
Despite undermining his boss, ex-president Trump, during the Access Hollywood scandal, Kevin McCarthy struggles to win over the loyalty of hard-right Republicans, who do not support him for Speaker.