The conservative House Freedom Caucus is threatening to keep GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy from his prized Speakership position if he does not work with them on a list of demands, it was reported on Thursday.
Member Rep. Bob Good of Virginia suggested to Politico Playbook that one of their number could challenge McCarthy for the gavel if he does not take their points into account – which he so far hasn’t.
According to caucus Chair Scott Perry, Playbook reports, the HFC has still not heard back from McCarthy about a wishlist they presented to him before Tuesday’s midterms – where Republicans had a decidedly underwhelming performance.
The 42-strong coalition of lawmakers may not have been able to sway the leadership race one way or another if Republicans’ promised ‘red wave’ materialized on election night, but as things stand, it appears McCarthy might have to toe the line on working with them and other GOP factions to clinch the top leadership spot.
Otherwise, Good reportedly said McCarthy could face a challenge that’s not ideological but rather a ‘show of force to demonstrate that he doesn’t have the 218 votes’ needed to be Speaker.
‘We know there are a number of members who feel as we do, that Kevin McCarthy has not earned the right to lead, has not earned our vote,’ Good said.
McCarthy has shown willingness to heed the right wing of his party over the last year, most notably in promising to restore firebrand Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s committee assignments.
GOP better get their shhht together Democrats are again cheating Elections & Stealing seats !!!!
Must Impeach Biden & send he & son Hunter to prison / Open drilling / coal / Fracking / pipelines /
Stop using voting machines / Mail -in / Drop boxes / Check ID’s
DEMON DEMOCRATS WILL CHEAT the REPUBLICANS out of control so why worry about it?
Americans WILL Revolt When they Finally get Enough !!! They are being Starved by Biden !!!!