Kevin McCarthy Taken Out of Context in Hillary Clinton’s First National TV Ad
Hillary Clinton’s first national TV ad hits Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the Republican frontrunner to succeed House Speaker John Boehner.
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Jason Chaffetz Doesn’t Regret Revoking Meadows Subcommittee Chairmanship, Learned from Experience
Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) said he didn’t regret removing Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) from his subcommittee chairmanship for voting his conscience against GOP leadership, but that Chaffetz “learned” from that experience.
Chaos in Congress: House of Representatives a Mess as Boehner Charts Pathway to His Resignation
At first, it seemed as if his heir apparent House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy would easily ascend into the speakership and that House Majority Whip Steve Scalise would easily replace McCarthy, and Chief Deputy Whip Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) would easily ascend into the Whip’s role. Now, one of that seems easy or likely as the growing conservative wing of the conference—emboldened by Boehner’s resignation—is demanding a series of structural reforms to the way business in done in Congress rather than just a reshuffling of the deck in leadership post-Boehner.
Exclusive–Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich: Kevin McCarthy ‘Far and Away the Best Man to Be Speaker’ Post-Boehner
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich tells Breitbart News that he thinks House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is “far and away the best man” to replace Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) as Speaker of the House when Boehner resigns later this month.
Jason Chaffetz Fires Opening Salvo in Speakership Bid: McCarthy Can’t Talk Clearly
House Oversight and Government Reform committee chairman Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), in his official announcement made on Sunday that he’s running for Speaker of the House, implicitly dinged House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) for being unable to communicate effectively.
California’s Republicans Divided over Kevin McCarthy as Speaker
Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) hails from Bakersfield in the Central Valley. But local Republicans are divided about his prospects as Speaker of the House, as McCarthy emerges as the likely candidate to replace John Boehner, who announced his resignation last month, effective Oct. 31.
Progressive Wants McCarthy To Betray His Base, Replay Macbeth
“What I am recommending is that House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) go to McCarthy and pledge to supply the requisite Democratic votes for him to become Speaker if he doesn’t have the required Republican votes,” says an op-ed published in TheHill.com, authored by D.C. political activist Mark Plotkin.
McCarthy: Benghazi Committee ‘Not Political’ ‘Never My Intention’ To Say Otherwise
On Thursday’s “Special Report” on the Fox News Channel, House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) addressed comments he made that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton’s poll numbers had dropped because of discoveries by the Benghazi Select Committee. McCarthy stated, “this
GOP Rep Demands McCarthy Apologize to Benghazi Victims’ Families, Gowdy
Thursday on CNN’s “At This Hour,” Rep. Thomas Massie (R–KY) criticized his colleague Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), a candidate to replace John Boehner as House Speaker, for his comments linking Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton‘s plummeting poll numbers to the House
Left’s Faux Outrage over Kevin McCarthy’s Benghazi ‘Gaffe’
The left has seized on a remark by aspiring Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) to the effect that the Benghazi select committee in the House has been useful because it has dented Hillary Clinton’s election chances.
‘Peace Through Strength’: Kevin McCarthy on Foreign Policy
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy officially announced his campaign to replace John Boehner (R-OH) as Speaker on Monday and laid out his foreign policy vision for the United States: a stronger, tougher America.
Boehner Sets GOP Leadership Elections For Next Thursday
“After consulting with our conference, a large majority of our members have made clear they want these elections held next week,” departing Speaker John Boehner says. “With their considerations in mind, the House leadership elections will take place on Thursday, October 8.”
McCarthy: Gives Boehner B-, Vows Defund Fight On Obamacare, PP, Exec Amnesty, Iran Deal
Republican Majority Leader Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) gave Speaker Representative John Boehner (R-OH) a B- and vowed to fight to defund Obamacare, the president’s executive action on immigration, Planned Parenthood, and the Iran nuclear deal on Tuesday’s “Hannity” on the Fox
GOP Donor Foster Friess Backs Kevin McCarthy in House Race
Foster Friess, a conservative billionaire living in Wyoming, is supporting Kevin McCarthy’s race for House Speaker, following John Boehner’s resignation. “He seems to be a real upbeat guy in all my interactions with him,” Friess stated in a press release.
McCarthy Declines to Echo Boehner’s ‘False Prophet’ Criticisms
Monday on Fox News Channel’s “Special Report,” House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) who has announced he is running to succeed John Boehner (R-OH) as Speaker of the House, said he believes in former President Ronald Reagan’s 11th Commandment which
McCarthy: Won’t Be Shutdown In December, Pledges Select Committee On PP, Border Security First
House Majority Leader Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) pledged “you’re going to see a select committee” on Planned Parenthood, there won’t be a shutdown of the government in December, and that border security should come first on immigration, in a discussion
Kevin McCarthy Declares Candidacy For Speaker of the House
McCarthy’s announcement comes on the heels of current Speaker John Boehner, an Ohio Republican, announcing his resignation last Friday. That came after Boehner lost significant support among his own party and apparently wouldn’t have won reelection should a motion to remove him have come up for a vote. Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) led the way in getting Boehner’s ouster, putting forward in late July a measure called a motion to vacate the chair. Meadows rallied his fellow Republicans against Boehner’s failed leadership, eventually leading to his resignation.
Boehner Exits: Conservatives Count the Ugly, The Bad and Some Good
Conservatives in the House have many reasons to really dislike outgoing House Speaker John Boehner.
Exclusive — House Speaker Candidate Daniel Webster Details Plan To Reform Congress In 100 Days: ‘I’m The Only One Promoting’ A ‘Principles-Driven Process’
Rep. Daniel Webster (R-FL), a candidate for Speaker of the United States House of Representatives against House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), tells Breitbart News in an exclusive interview exactly how he plans to reform Congress.
Roskam: Republicans Gather Enough Votes For Special Conference To Slow Down Speakership Election
Republicans in the House of Representatives have banded together to ensure a cooperative debate on strategy and party disagreements before House GOP conference chairwoman Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) can try to help House Majority Leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) take Rep. John Boehner’s ’s soon-to-be-vacated job as House Speaker, and instead force a special extended conference meeting that can now happen without McMorris Rodgers’ approval.
John Boehner’s Huge Unpopularity Forces His Resignation
On Friday, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) told GOP legislators he will resign in October. Boehner’s decision was likely prompted by at least 30 House Republicans who had threatened a no-confidence vote, which would leave Boehner in the uncomfortable position of needing Democratic votes to remain in his position.
Exclusive — Kevin McCarthy Is Not A Shoo-In As Speaker of The House
There is going to be a race for Speaker of the House, Breitbart News has learned, and current House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy will not be a shoo-in to replace outgoing Speaker John Boehner.
Conservatives Inside and Outside the House Caused John Boehner’s Downfall
Outgoing Speaker of the House John Boehner says he’s not being pushed out of the job he’s held for five years.
Boehner’s Exit Plan: Pass Obama’s Agenda
On Friday morning, Speaker of the House John Boehner announced that he would be leaving Congress on the day before Halloween. Presumably, he already has a gig booked the next night as a pumpkin.
Exclusive — Rand Paul: Boehner’s Successor Should Be Someone Who Was Elected In Past Six Years
Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), a 2016 GOP presidential candidate, tells Breitbart News that the replacement for departing House Speaker John Boehner must be someone who has served less than three terms in the House. That means that person would have been elected in the past six years.
