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Kevin’s Dark Secret: He Briefly Did the Right Thing

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May 6, 2021 9:29 a.m.
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Kevin McCarthy has plenty of motives to cater to Trump and keep the congressional party united behind the Big Lie. But this report focuses on one of the most fascinating ones. McCarthy is apparently highly worried about being compelled to testify before any possible Jan 6th Commission. He should be, for two key reasons.

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