Kevin McCarthy's Ouster
Echoes of 1910-12?
Kevin McCarthy lasted longer than many predicted he would as House Speaker. “He will wilt faster than a head of lettuce,” one sage quipped. Another said he’d lose the leadership position quicker than Liz Truss in Britain, who was prime minister for just 44 days. McCarthy lasted eight months. He actually negotiated twice to avoid a government shutdown …
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