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House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy’s (CA) allies promised Monday to oust House GOP Conference chair Liz Cheney (WY) from her leadership position by the end of the month. “There is no way that Liz will be conference chair by month’s end. When there is a vote, it won’t be a long conference; it will be fast. Everyone knows the outcome,” one ally of McCarthy told the Hill Monday. The McCarthy allies argue that as the third-ranking House Republican, Cheney continues to contradict the House GOP leader, which undermines the GOP and its efforts to take back the House majority. The second ally of McCarthy said the movement to oust Cheney does not merely reside with the House Freedom Caucus; House Republicans across the political spectrum support Cheney’s ouster. “This is a broad range of lawmakers who have had it with her. She’s a liability, and McCarthy’s as fed up as the rest of us that she is focused on the past rather than winning back the House,” the second McCarthy said. … [Read more...] about ‘She’s a Liability’: Kevin McCarthy Allies Promise to Oust Liz Cheney

House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy has a fresh spring in his step after the Republicans defied the odds and professional political prognosticators by picking up 15 seats in the 2020 congressional elections. McCarthy, who has his eyes on the majority in November 2022, approached the 2020 congressional elections differently than Republicans in recent history have traditionally targeted congressional electoral efforts, and his moves paid off—and not only infuriated but befuddled the beltway pundit class. For the first time since 1994, in 2020 no GOP incumbent running for reelection lost. Meanwhile, McCarthy blew away fundraising records previously set by former House Speaker Paul Ryan—astonishing since he did it from the minority. Usually, House political leaders do better raising money from the majority. That’s not to mention the most significant development which is a freshman class entering Congress in 2021 that represents perhaps the most diverse in party history with the most … [Read more...] about Exclusive: After 2020 Gains, House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy Eyes House GOP Majority, Speaker’s Gavel in Midterms

A new report says House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is done defending Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY), signaling that the anti-Trump lawmaker’s days as House Republican Conference chairwoman may be numbered. McCarthy said Tuesday that he has “lost confidence” in Cheney during an off-air hot mic moment with Fox and Friends co-host Steve Doocy, according to Axios . “I think she’s got real problems,” McCarthy reportedly told Doocy. “I’ve had it with… I’ve had it with her. You know, I’ve lost confidence… Well, someone just has to bring a motion, but I assume that will probably take place.” McCarthy stated in his interview with Doocy that House Republicans  are “concerned” about whether Cheney can continue her leadership duties as she continues to drive a wedge between Republicans with her critical comments regarding former President Donald Trump. “There’s no concern about how she voted on impeachment. That decision has been made. I have heard from members concerned about … [Read more...] about Report: Kevin McCarthy Rips Liz Cheney on Hot Mic — ‘I’ve Had It with Her’

Monday on Fox News Channel, host Tucker Carlson questioned the relationship between House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and pollster Frank Luntz, who was criticized by Carlson last week for his association with corporate America and left-of-center viewpoints. Carlson noted the relationship extended beyond just friendship but that they were “roommates.” Transcript as follows: CARLSON: On Friday, we told you about a character in Washington called Frank Luntz. Luntz lobbies — he is not a registered lobbyist, but he lobbies on behalf of some of the world’s most left-wing corporations. A lot of people do that? Here’s the interesting thing about Frank Luntz. At the same time he is doing that, he also advises the leadership of the Republican Party. So Frank Luntz works for Google and Nike and Delta Air Lines, among many others. Several years ago, Frank Luntz advised the makers of OxyContin on how to blame rural Americans as thousands of young people in rural America … [Read more...] about Watch: Tucker Carlson Hits Kevin McCarthy for Ties to Pollster Frank Luntz

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy called on Democratic California Rep. Eric Swalwell to be removed from the House Intelligence Committee in a Thursday resolution. The Daily Caller obtained a copy of McCarthy’s two-page resolution, which says Swalwell has not denied reporting that a suspected Chinese spy “helped raise money for Representative Swalwell’s political campaigns” as well as “other troublesome elements of public reporting.” READ THE RESOLUTION HERE: Daily Caller Obtained McCarthy Swalwell Resolution by Henry Rodgers on Scribd In December, a group of 17 top House Republicans sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi demanding Swalwell be removed from the House Intelligence Committee after news broke about his relationship with a suspected Chinese spy. Representative Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California, listens during a House Judiciary Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. (Photographer: Anna … [Read more...] about Kevin McCarthy Introduces Resolution Calling On Eric Swalwell To Be Removed From House Intelligence Committee