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[News] McCarthy in fiery exchange with reporter blames Dems for bringing ‘chaos’ with ouster (thehill.com)

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Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) had a fiery exchange with reporters Friday about the House’s ongoing dilemma, blaming Democratic members for bringing “chaos to Congress.”

After House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) was nominated for the top position on Friday evening, lawmakers went on recess for the weekend without bringing a vote to the House floor.

CNN’s Manu Raju questioned McCarthy on whether acting Speaker Patrick Henry (R-N.C.) should take on more power since the House’s divisiveness has stalled Congress. Deflecting the question, the California Republican shifted blame to the Democrats for the Speakership drama.

“So they’ve really stymied, they brought chaos in … Congress and now they’ve tried to stymie our ability to have continuity of Congress, which I think is a real problem, what the Democrats have done,” McCarthy said.

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The Democrats didn't save him because he didn't keep his word, and he wouldn't stop attacking them despite being his only lifeline.

He is an idiot and a liar who has no business being speaker.

Let's be clear about one thing, his own party voted him out.

[–] Rekhyt 3 points 1 year ago

The Dems didn't save him because he didn't even have the courtesy to ask them for help.