Kevin McCarthy: A Dysfunctional Speakership

This chapter dives into the dysfunctional speakership of Kevin McCarthy, exploring how his trade-offs for power made him vulnerable to being dethroned. It compares McCarthy to Nancy Pelosi, highlighting the contrasting approaches to exerting authority. The chapter also discusses the motivations behind McCarthy's ousting and the lack of respect he holds among conservative House members.

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