Kevin McCarthy Elected As House Minority Leader For New Congress

By Matt Shuham

November 14, 2018 2:15 p.m.

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House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has been elected by his Republican House colleagues to be minority leader for the next Congress. He faced a challenge from Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), who was supported by some conservative groups, despite recent accusations that he ignored sexual abuse as a college wrestling coach. The President reportedly wants Jordan to be the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee. Per CNBC and RollCall, McCarthy defeated Jordan 159-43 to be elected minority leader.

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erik_t says:

November 14, 2018

I guess Jordan just couldn’t wrestle the post away from him.

Weak challenge!
maximus says:

November 14, 2018

erik_t:

I guess Jordan just couldn’t wrestle the post away from him.

You pinned that one to the mat…
justruss says:

November 14, 2018

159-43

Tis the season, how long before Jordan requests a recount?
old_curmudgeon says:

November 14, 2018

The very definition of a Pyrrhic victory.
irasdad says:

November 14, 2018

“House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) has been elected by his Republican House colleagues to be minority leader for the next Congress.”

Womp, womp.