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Kevin McCarthy’s Never-Ending Dignity Loss Derby

The would-be Speaker is leaving no dignity on the field.
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December 1, 2021 11:41 a.m.
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With all the rush of new news and information I wanted to flag something for your attention that is at least slightly under the media radar. All signs point to a strong Republican midterm election in 2022, with the House the better prospect for Republican control. That means Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy becomes Speaker. Or actually maybe it doesn’t. A bunch of Republicans have started making clear that’s not at all a sure thing.

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