Weakened Kevin McCarthy Still Likely To Become Speaker Today

Insurrectionist Scott Perry should be in prison, not dictating the direction of his caucus. But that's today's Republican party! Via the Washington Post:

Today, House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) appeared to remain short of the votes he would need to become House speaker. In a fresh blow, hours before the new House was set to convene, Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), chairman of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, said that McCarthy had refused to accept a series of demands that would allow him to become speaker. Five other GOP members have also signaled they will oppose McCarthy’s election.

Andy Biggs, also an insurrectionist, via the New York Times:

“McCarthy has gone into total bargaining mode to acquire last-minute votes for House speaker. There are no principles anymore,” said Representative Andy Biggs of Arizona, who is running as a protest candidate but has little chance of drawing the support needed to win. “It’s become a take-whatever-you-need motto. This is what a McCarthy speakership would look like.”

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