Calmes: McCarthy and the GOP have only themselves to blame for their humiliation
Twenty zealots — the product of a generation of GOP radicalism and dysfunction — held Congress, the Republican Party and the nation hostage this week.
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Twenty zealots — the product of a generation of GOP radicalism and dysfunction — held Congress, the Republican Party and the nation hostage this week.
The roots run deep that brought House Republicans to this week's demonstration of chaos and dysfunction. The problems have been building for years. Now they have been exposed for all to see - to see ...
WASHINGTON — Republican leader Kevin McCarthy surely could have seen defeat coming: The wave that swamped him has been building for years.
Republican leader Kevin McCarthy surely could have seen defeat coming — the wave that swamped him has been building for years.
In failing to coalesce around Kevin McCarthy for speaker, Republicans showcased divisions that portend real difficulties in governing.