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The Turmoil of Leadership: McCarthy's Speakership
This chapter chronicles Kevin McCarthy's tumultuous journey as Speaker of the House, emphasizing the concessions he made to appease the far-right faction within his party. It details the escalating tensions surrounding debt ceiling negotiations and the threats to his position, ultimately leading to a dramatic vote on his potential removal. Through the lens of internal party strife and the challenges of bipartisan governance, the chapter reveals the complexities and stakes involved in contemporary political leadership.
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