the margins are for house republicans. santos support was critical to mccarthy s victory. if mccarthy continues to need that vote, do you think santos likely remains safe? it s very clear that the republican leadership has not at any point rebuked or condemned santos conduct, his web of lies that has come out more and more seemingly every day and every week. in fact, there was reporting last month that it was perceived to be a running joke among republican leadership. george santos is essential to kevin mccarthy getting the speaker s gavel. he is essential to continuing their majority. what is clear is the gop leadership has wrapped themselves around george santos, a serial liar, and complete fraud, as part of who they are. what do you think the consequences should be for santos? based on what is known about the lies he told, there are those who say, deny him committee
time mccarthy has shown progress towards winning the speaker s gavel. sean: alright, chad. thank you. alright time for the han it hot seat we re joined by a republican who opposed kevin mccarthy on every ballot. she says negotiations with mcer kargty have been going since the summer and her demands are not taken seriously. now mccarthy is determining which 207 votes against him are policy vs a personal srepb debt afplt congress woman, town hall quoted you today saying, you said complimentary things about president trump, need to tell kevin mcsergeanty, sir you do not have the votes it s time to withdraw.
of the house tomorrow with several major items at the top of the agenda and a vote to decide if kevin mccarthy takes the speaker s gavel. ashley: fauci files could happen this week, we are talking about it with james comer next. focus on what matters in life. being together. celebrating together.
speaker s gavel. likely 222 house republicans. he needs 218 votes. if it is 222 ultimately then he can only lose four republicans and as of now at least five vowed to oppose the run for spooker. if a challenger emerges it will be the first speaker floor fight in more than a century. there s no way to know what will happen on the floor a month from now. the smart money would be on mccarthy but still what have you been hearing? reporter: it is a game of chicken. mccarthy and allies plan to push ahead planning to get there. not concerned by the threats from the republican members working behind the scenes to try to get the votes one by one and some hardline detractors insist
than just today? todd: nobody could have gotten him a chair? he was sitting on the ground. team usa takes on wales today, coverage starts 1 p.m. eastern on fox sports. ilhan omar and could be kicked off if kevin mccarthy gets the speaker s gavel. ashley: and costing more due to inflation, american farmers are working against major expenses to make sure the turkey makes it to your table. we re talking with one of them next.