Rep. Kevin McCarthy leaving Congress at end of year
McCarthy made history in October when a contingent of hard-right conservatives made him the only speaker to be voted out of the job.
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McCarthy made history in October when a contingent of hard-right conservatives made him the only speaker to be voted out of the job.
His departure will leave the already paper-thin House Republican majority even tighter, with just a few seats to spare.
Two months ago, Kevin McCarthy was booted as House speaker.
Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who was ousted as House speaker in October, announced that he is leaving Congress at the end of the year.
By MICHAEL R. BLOOD (AP Political Writer) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two months after his historic ouster as House speaker, Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy announced Wednesday that he is resigning from his congressional seat in California. His announcement capped a stunning end for the one-time deli owner from Bakersfield, who ascended through state and national […]