Liberals on Twitter shared how much they were enjoying the chaos surrounding Kevin McCarthy's, R-Calif., failed attempts to be elected as Speaker of the House.
Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen dissects the ongoing battle for House speaker after Republicans remain divided in additional voting.Kevin McCarthyDespite having most of the Republican establishment, former President Donald Trump, and major members of conservative media in his corner, McCarthy could not inspire the necessary votes he needed to assume the role on the second day of voting in the House.
Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki mocked the chaos surrounding Kevin McCarthy's bid for House speaker.indicated they would rather support other candidates for the role, such as Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, or would have McCarthy grant them more concessions in exchange for his role as House speaker. Though so far, neither side has backed down, even with Trump endorsing McCarthy and encouraging the Republicans to get behind him.
Former CNN columnist Jarrett Bellini replied to Psaki’s status with a sarcastic response, tweeting,"Quality use of tax dollars."
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