Third day, a record number of rejections on Speaker, House adjourns without one
January 5, 2023
McCarthy, after 11 defeats, claims a deal is getting closer. Of course, he said that before the third day began.
McCarthy under pressure from GOP, Dems to find a solution to Speakership
January 5, 2023
After six tries and six rejections, the pressure now is on the man who wants the job but can’t get enough votes to win it.
Rowdy Republicans: A chaotic party with no capable leadership
January 5, 2023
An unruly group that calls themselves the Freedom Caucus, has derailed six attempts by Kevin McCarthy to become speaker. That’s good news but the party doesn’t have anyone to do the job.