Rep. Elise Stefanik stands as she’s acknowledged by President Trump following his first impeachment trial. (Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
House Republicans are expected to remove Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) from her leadership position, punishing the reliably conservative lawmaker for her continued criticism of former President Donald Trump.
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is the clear favorite to replace Cheney as the No. 3 House Republican. Trump, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) endorsed Stefanik Wednesday, all but ensuring her victory in an upcoming leadership vote that could take place as soon as next week.
Elise Stefanik s shameful move
CNN s John Avlon sounds off on the opposition Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) is facing from the Republican party due to her refusal to back former President Trump s claim that the 2020 election was stolen.
Posted: May 7, 2021 2:21 AM
Updated: May 7, 2021 2:21 AM
Posted By: By John Avlon
There was once a fear that took over the Republican Party and the nation.
It was spread by a bullying demagogue who accused his opponents of being traitors and communists.
He leveled attacks without evidence, said he represented Americanism with its sleeves rolled up.
His supporters embraced a cult of personality drenched in conspiracy theories, sure that God was on their side.
The 36-year-old Stefanik has emerged as the leading contender to fill Cheney’s spot as GOP conference chair.
But FreedomWorks this week lamented Stefanik s “dismal” 37 percent score on the group’s vote scorecard, arguing it would be a mistake to put her in charge of messaging in place of the staunchly conservative Cheney.
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The Club for Growth has also gone on the attack.
“Elise Stefanik is NOT a good spokesperson for the House Republican Conference,” the group said in a Wednesday tweet.
“She is a liberal with a 35% CFGF lifetime rating, 4th worst in the House GOP,” the group added, referring to her score on the group’s own voting scorecard.