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Threat of Vote to Remove House GOP Leader Loons Over His Future Actions
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23:31 - 31:59 (08:28)

The potential for a vote to remove GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy creates a threat that will hem him in considerably in terms of the actions he might take as a speaker, making him feel obliged to self-censor or disempower himself, given the risk that he might provoke a snap vote for his removal.

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The possibility of a vote of no confidence creates the risk of self-censorship for Kevin McCarthy, which can lead to limitations in his actions as a speaker.
23:31 - 26:48 (03:16)
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Kevin McCarthy
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The possibility of a vote of no confidence creates the risk of self-censorship for Kevin McCarthy, which can lead to limitations in his actions as a speaker. Nevertheless, the wavering members ultimately allowed his election as speaker.

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Threat of Vote to Remove House GOP Leader Loons Over His Future Actions
Episode
Speaker McCarthy. But at What Cost?
Podcast
The Daily
The concessions made by the Speaker of the House will impede on his daily functions, such as passing essential bills and raising the debt ceiling without strong-arm tactics.
26:48 - 27:54 (01:06)
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Speaker of the House
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The concessions made by the Speaker of the House will impede on his daily functions, such as passing essential bills and raising the debt ceiling without strong-arm tactics.

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Threat of Vote to Remove House GOP Leader Loons Over His Future Actions
Episode
Speaker McCarthy. But at What Cost?
Podcast
The Daily
A gridlock in the government related to differences in lawmakers' opinions and radical maneuvers may result in chaos and interfere with the basic pieces of governing.
27:54 - 30:31 (02:37)
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Government dysfunction
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A gridlock in the government related to differences in lawmakers' opinions and radical maneuvers may result in chaos and interfere with the basic pieces of governing. With over 200 members of the Republican party, friction between conservative and moderate wings could occur; however, McCarthy's agreement may empower the moderate wing, potentially leading to collaboration between the two parties to pass budgets.

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Threat of Vote to Remove House GOP Leader Loons Over His Future Actions
Episode
Speaker McCarthy. But at What Cost?
Podcast
The Daily
Though House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy seemed relieved to have won the Speaker's gavel, his close allies believe he had no other choice but to give into the hard right flank to secure his win.
30:31 - 31:59 (01:28)
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House of Representatives
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Though House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy seemed relieved to have won the Speaker's gavel, his close allies believe he had no other choice but to give into the hard right flank to secure his win. This has left an empowered faction that believes they have the power in the House, creating a precarious dynamic for the Congress.

Chapter
Threat of Vote to Remove House GOP Leader Loons Over His Future Actions
Episode
Speaker McCarthy. But at What Cost?
Podcast
The Daily