9 hardline Republicans are withholding support for Kevin McCarthy's bid for Speaker of the House, demanding more concessions

Jan 2 2023 by Business Insider

 
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Kevin McCarthy's race to become House Speaker looks set to go down to the wire.  Several hardline GOP lawmakers are making further demands before McCarthy can secure their votes. Some want just a single lawmaker to be able to call for a vote to oust the Speaker.

House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy faces further hurdles from a group of nine hardline GOP figures who are withholding their support for his bid to become...

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