The uprising that began nearly three weeks ago with the toppling of Speaker Kevin McCarthy has now weakened three of the most powerful figures in the House GOP.
Twisting colored squares together in the right order seems simple by comparison with attempts to unite a House Republican conference unable to comprehend how clownish it looks.
“We need (a speaker) because the House can’t do anything without a speaker,” Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said on CBS’ “Face the Nation” Sunday.
“This is probably one of the most embarrassing things I’ve seen because if we don’t have a speaker of the House, we can’t govern.
“This is embarrassing for the Republican Party.
Persons:
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Organizations:
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Locations:
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