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In Brief: Ousting McCarthy (with John F. Harris)
Oct 9, 2023
John F. Harris, Co-founder and Global Editor-in-Chief of Politico, discusses the ousting of Kevin McCarthy, analyzing the dysfunctional speakership and the motivations behind his fall. The podcast explores the hypothetical scenario of Donald Trump becoming the Speaker of the House and analyzes the chaos within the House Republican caucus, attributing it to Trump's influence and tribal politics.
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Quick takeaways
- Kevin McCarthy's tenure as Speaker of the House was marked by a lack of authority and an unruly Republican conference.
- The removal of Kevin McCarthy reflects the division and disorganization within the Republican Party, potentially leading to a perpetuation of partisan combat and dominance of Donald Trump's politics.
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The Challenges of McCarthy's Speakership
Kevin McCarthy traded away much of the authority traditionally associated with the Speaker of the House in order to win the speakership. This left him vulnerable and unable to exert the kind of power previous speakers had. His tenure as speaker was marked by an unruly and disorganized Republican conference.
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