“Top allies of McCarthy have already vowed to remove Cheney from the top leadership spot, arguing that the No. 3 Republican has repeatedly undermined GOP messaging and efforts to take back control of the House in the 2022 midterm elections.” https://bit.ly/33hASMj TIDBIT TELL US WHAT YOU REALLY THINK, KEVIN:
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Kadia Goba, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was caught on a hot mic before his “Fox & Friends” interview on Tuesday. https://bit.ly/3xN23ws
What McCarthy told host Steve Doocy about Cheney: I think she s got real problems. I ve had it with . I ve had it with her. You know, I ve lost confidence. . Well, someone just has to bring a motion, but I assume that will probably take place.
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