Experts comment on choices made by Kevin McCarthy that cost him the seat he coveted since 2015, as well as the grim consequences that may follow for the Republican Party and the nation.
Eight Republicans, led by Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, a devoted supporter of former president Donald Trump, voted with Democrats against McCarthy
Americans tend to agree on what is wrong with the political system, and majorities of voters from both parties are unhappy with the quality of the candidates. But there also seems to be little appetite for third-party candidates.