Trump, Kevin McCarthy and other Republicans are ganging up on Freedom Caucus chair, Rep. Bob Good, R-Va. Rep. Good is facing a hotly contested primary Tuesday against the Trump-endorsed state Sen. John McGuire.
As the current Congress got underway, members of the right-wing House Freedom Caucus probably felt a degree of optimism about their power and influence. The radical faction was largely unified; it had relatively specific ambitions; and thanks to then-Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s desperation, Freedom Caucus members were positioned to have an impact. A year and a half later, the far-right contingent hasn’t just failed to secure any accomplishments, it’s also shrinking.
Bob Good of Virginia — the chair of the House Freedom Caucus — narrowly lost his re-election bid, coming up short in a GOP primary. Though there will apparently be a recount, if the certified results hold, it means the contingent’s top leader will soon no longer be in Congress. This week, the Freedom Caucus’ roster grew even smaller. Politico reported: But wait, there’s more: Axios reported that Rep. Troy Nehls didn’t approve of the way the group ousted Davidson, so he quit, too.
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