Rep. Kevin McCarthy said Monday he is open to coming back as House speaker if his fellow Republicans in Congress will support his return.
Mr. McCarthy’s return would serve as a much-needed inspiration, not only to Republicans but also to all Americans, as well as Israelis and Ukrainians who are struggling to expel invading forces from their sovereign lands.
Unlike his manipulative ousters, Mr. McCarthy has never confused issues by making irrational comparisons, suggesting that supporting our allies abroad necessarily means we cannot secure our border or balance our budget. Many of the complaints Mr. McCarthy’s opponents had were either the result of decades of legislative dysfunction or bad policy decisions made by the Biden administration, which it could correct unilaterally if it elected to do so.
He also passed a military construction and veterans affairs bill banning the use of funds to “promote critical race theory” or advance any of President Biden’s executive orders involving “diversity, equity and inclusion.” While Republicans have much to celebrate with Mr. McCarthy’s achievements, Democrats interested in bipartisanship should consider showing their support for the former House speaker. While other potential speaker candidates such as Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan have proved effective, loyal Republicans, their leadership style is not as diplomatic as Mr. McCarthy’s, a vital trait to lead this particular Congress.
Heralding losing battles in the tradition of idealism for ego and glory, as Mr. McCarthy’s ousters seem intent on, is not an effective strategy for victory. It is a recipe for defeat.
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