Although former President Donald Trump has endorsed California Rep. Kevin McCarthy's bid for speaker, some GOP hardliners are wary of the California Republican and could look for an alternative more to their liking.
Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., a member of the far-right Freedom Caucus, is among the potential obstacles McCarthy faces in his path to speaker. Biggs thinks the GOP caucus should have a “good discussion” on whether McCarthy should assume the role, citing the under performance by Republican candidates as something to consider.Briggs told conservative streaming program
With the GOP’s slim majority, friction among the party’s factions is not unexpected. However, McCarthy’s efforts to develop and maintained a relationship with key members of the party’s staunchly conservative Freedom Caucus – primarily founding member Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio after he challenged McCarthy for his role as minority leader in 2018 – seems to better McCarthy’s chances.
As McCarthy sought the support of his colleagues, he also took the opportunity to take a dig at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. But Texas GOP Rep. Michael McCaul, in line to be the next chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told USA TODAY Monday that McCarthy deserves the job.
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