Kevin McCarthy is poised to lose his third straight vote for the House speakership.
McCarthy has so far refused to cow to the Freedom Caucus’ ludicrous demands, but given the extent to which he’s already debased himself in pursuit of the speaker’s gavel, it wouldn’t be totally shocking if he winds up caving should enough of the holdouts refuse to budge. Trumpon Monday night, but McCarthy refused. It likely wouldn’t even matter if he did, as it’s clear the Freedom Caucus doesn’t want him to be speaker one way or another.
McCarthy was optimistic things are going to go his way on Tuesday. “We’re going to have a good day today,” he told reporters before heading to the House chamber.
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