Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Bakersfield) and his backers didn't go the usual route of nailing down enough support before the House convened, forcing a messy and public scramble.
The Bakersfield Republican ceded so much, he will spend his tenure on a razor’s edge. Even worse, legislation will be hostage to an extreme fringe of far-right zealots.
Most members of California's congressional delegation reported donating their campaign contributions from Bankman-Fried, who was recently indicted on fraud, conspiracy and campaign finance charges.