Much of the furor is directed at Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz, the ringleader of the McCarthy rebellion.
“I think it’s very sad that this is obviously politically personally motivated,” Murphy said of Gaetz’s push to oust McCarthy.
“I don’t think Markwayne Mullin and I have said 20 words to each other on the House floor.
Republicans in the group will huddle as a unit next week to decide their next steps, the lawmaker said.
“I have no advice to give to House Republicans except one – I hope whoever the next speaker is gets rid of the motion to vacate,” McConnell said.
Persons:
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Locations:
South Carolina, Washington, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina