Raul Labrador Will Challenge Kevin McCarthy For House Majority Leader

In this May 15, 2012 photo, Congressman Raul Labrador speaks at the GOP election party at the Riverside Hotel. Democrat Jimmy Farris blames his Republican, Labrador, for the congressional stalemates. But Farris is ... In this May 15, 2012 photo, Congressman Raul Labrador speaks at the GOP election party at the Riverside Hotel. Democrat Jimmy Farris blames his Republican, Labrador, for the congressional stalemates. But Farris is facing a steep challenge. Labrador holds a significant fundraising advantage. (AP Photo/The Idaho Statesman,Chris Butler) LOCAL TV OUT (KTVB 7) MORE LESS
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Rep. Raul Labrador (R-ID) will challenge House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy (R-Ca) to replace Eric Cantor as the next House Majority Leader, he announced in a statement Friday.

“I want a House Leadership team that reflects the best of our conference. A leadership team that can bring the Republican conference together,” Labrador, first elected to the House in 2010, said. “A leadership team that can help unite and grow our party. Americans don’t believe their leaders in Washington are listening and now is the time to change that.”

Labrador’s entrance adds some competition to the race after some McCarthy challengers either declined a run (Rep. Jeb Hensarling) or abandoned one (Rep. Pete Sessions).

He has been pushed as a McCarthy alternative by tea party members like Justin Amash (R-MI) and outside conservative groups like FreedomWorks.

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